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Jim Galloway fonds

  • F0686
  • Fonds
  • 1907-2015

Fonds consists of records pertaining to the life and work of Canadian-Scottish Jazz musician and Toronto Jazz Festival founder, Jim Galloway. Records include those pertaining to his early life in Scotland, his work as a booking agent and radio host with CKFM, his administrative roles with the Toronto Jazz Festival, and his life as a performing saxophonist. In addition to the administrative contracts, correspondence, notes, travel records, gig and festival memorabilia, sheet music, and other records pertaining to Galloway's career, the fonds includes extensive audio recordings of Galloway's radio show, Toronto Alive, as well as various other recordings created or compiled by Galloway throughout his career.

Galloway, Jim, 1936-2014

Early life and personal records

Series consists of records pertaining to Jim Galloway's early life in Scotland, as well as personal records created throughout his life. Records include notes, sketches and other documents from Galloway's early childhood education and tenure at the Glasgow School of Art, personal notes and correspondence, travel records, date books, passports and immigration records, and other material. Series does not contain records pertaining to Galloway's early musical projects in Scotland, which can be found in the Working Life and Photographs series.

Notebooks and sketchbooks

File consists of Galloway's note- and sketchbooks from his time at Whitehall Secondary School, Strathbungo Senior Secondary School, and the Glasgow School of Art, as well as from his subsequent teacher training in Glasgow.

Notebooks and sketchbooks

File consists of Galloway's note- and sketchbooks from his time at Whitehall Secondary School, Strathbungo Senior Secondary School, and the Glasgow School of Art, as well as from his subsequent teacher training in Glasgow.

Notebooks and sketchbooks

File consists of Galloway's note- and sketchbooks from his time at Whitehall Secondary School, Strathbungo Senior Secondary School, and the Glasgow School of Art, as well as from his subsequent teacher training in Glasgow.

Notebooks and sketchbooks

File consists of Galloway's note- and sketchbooks from his time at Whitehall Secondary School, Strathbungo Senior Secondary School, and the Glasgow School of Art, as well as from his subsequent teacher training in Glasgow.

France

File consists of records pertaining to trips Galloway took to France, including maps, guides, photographs and other records.

Renovations, 257 Berkeley

File consists of notes, correspondence, and other material pertaining to renovations to Galloway's private residence at 257 Berkeley Street, Toronto.

Farm

File consists of correspondence and invoices pertaining to property owned or occupied by Galloway in Neustadt, Ontario.

Personal records, various

File consists of various personal records, including: a program for Fiona Galloway's funeral; records related to a child sponsored by Galloway; reference material pertaining to Scotland; a facsimile of the London Gazette describing the great fire of London; a mounted title page for The Art of Gunnery by Nathaniel Nye; and an application form for the AMC Rambler club.

Travel documents

File consists of travel documents from New York and the UK, as well as one strip of photographs of Galloway.

Working life

Series consists of records pertaining to the career of Jim Galloway, including those related to his work as a teacher, touring Jazz musician, radio host, booking agent and Toronto Jazz festival co-founder and administrator. Records include notes, correspondence, promotional material, financial records, festival and gig memorabilia, set lists and song lyrics, records related to specific creative projects, various music union records, draft articles, award documentation, records pertaining to Galloway's agent and record label, grant applications, and other material.

Gig and musical project records

File consists of records pertaining to Galloway's early gigs and musical projects in Scotland, including his Jazzmakers, Alex Dagleish's All-Stars, and others.

Teaching records

File consists of records pertaining to Galloway's teacher training at Glasgow Provincial Teacher Training College, as well as records pertaining to subsequent employment as a teacher.

Teaching records

File consists of records pertaining to Galloway's teacher training at Glasgow Provincial Teacher Training College, as well as records pertaining to subsequent employment as a teacher.

Teaching and employment records

File consists of Galloway's CVs, letters of reference, teaching and educational records, a yearbook for Vincent Massey Collegiate Institute, and other material.

Music notes

File consists of song lists, sheet music, and other music notes.

Employment records

File consists of Galloway's CVs, letters of reference, and Canadian employment registration forms.

Promo material

File consists of musician and venue charts related to various gigs played or organized by Galloway in 1970.

Jimmy McPartland

File consists of promotional material related to musician Jimmy McPartland.

Set lists, various

File consists of set lists, created by Galloway for various performances over the course of his career.

Film society

File consists of press releases and other material pertaining to film screenings in Toronto, as well as catalogues and promotional material for the TCB film library.

Names and addresses

File consists of contact information for various individuals, as well as some correspondence.

Bobby Hackett

File includes a biographical information sheet about Bobby Hackett created for the Bourbon Street Room, where Hackett played on several occasions.

Sol Yaged

File consists of notes, clippings, correspondence and other material pertaining to Sol Yaged.

Jazz lecture

File consists of notes for a lecture on Jazz, as well as draft correspondence.

Mary Lou Williams

File consists of correspondence, lyrics, and other material pertaining to Mary Lou Williams, as well as one headshot of Williams.

New Orleans

File consists of pamphlets, flyers and other material pertaining to a trip Galloway took to New Orleans in 1972.

Bourbon St. press

File consists of press, promotional material, correspondence, and other records pertaining to the Bourbon Street Room.

Song lyrics

File consists of song lyrics compiled by Galloway over the course of his career.

Track and album lists

File consists of lists of tracks and albums of recorded music, album notes, receipts for album purchases, correspondence and other material.

Jim Galloway journal info

File consists of notes, promotional material, calendars, and other records pertaining to various projects Galloway was involved with over the course of his career. These include festival and gig records, teaching correspondence, material pertaining to the DuMaurier Downtown Jazz Festival, cruise and travel records, and other material.

Jazz news : Lamont Patterson

File consists of clippings and newsletters related to Jazz, including clippings related to a tribute to Lonnie Johnson. Also includes a signed photograph of Emme Kemp.

MAS*H script

File consists of a script for "MAS*H: 'I hear Zurich is nice this time of year'" by Franelle Silver.

Postcards

File consists of blank postcards of Nice, France, and Montreux, Switzerland.

PRO and CMRRA

File consists of records pertaining to the Performing Rights Organization of Canada and the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency.

Sackville Recordings/Coda

File includes clippings, correspondence, discographies and other material pertaining to Sackville Recordings, Coda Magazine and the Sackville All Stars.

Nice

File consists of photographs, receipts, promotional material and other records pertaining to the Nice International Jazz Festival and the Grande Parade du Jazz.

Festival records, various

File consists of records pertaining to various festivals Galloway participated in over the course of his career.

Wild Bill Davison

File consists of biographical notes, correspondence, and other material related to Wild Bill Davison.

Toronto Jazz Society

File consists of correspondence, agreements and other material pertaining to the Toronto Jazz Society and the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society, including auditor's reports, sponsorship agreements with duMaurier Ltd., and other material.

Merchant vintner

File consists of notes, a clipping pertaining to gigs in England, a gig schedule for Kew Gardens, a copy of the CNE Centennial Songbook, and a letter pertaining to the Wellington Jazz Festival.

Mailing lists

File consists of notes, mailing lists, business cards, and other records.

Events tickets, various

File consists of ticket stubs for music and sporting events in Ontario from 1978 to 2006.

Wee Big Band

File consists of correspondence, promotional material, set lists, notes, grant applications, and other records pertaining to Galloway's Wee Big Band.

Dick Kimberley

File consists of promotional material related to musicians Dick and Sheila Kimberley.

European correspondence

File consists of correspondence, notes, travel documents, receipts and invoices, and other material pertaining to Galloway's European travel and contacts in 1979.

Juno award

File consists of correspondence and a certificate pertaining to Galloway's 1979 Juno nomination for the album Walking on Air.

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