1. Biographical information

Brochure: "Franz Jackson. Saxes, Clarinet and Vocals", 1st edition.

Brochure: "Franz Jackson. Saxes, Clarinet and Vocals", 2nd edition. 1 color copy, and 3 black-and-white copies.

"Franz Jackson", by Hugh Leal. 3 copies

"Franz Jackson's Jazz Entertainers" Biographical information about Franz Jackson, Truck Parham, Joe Johnson, and James Herndon. Phone and fax number written by hand on them. 4 copies

"Franz Jackson", by James Asman. Article from the Jazz News, Wednesday, June 28, 1961, p. 7-8. 2 copies

"Jackson, Franz" Article from the ASCAP Biographical Dictionary of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, Second Edition, p. 248. 6 copies

"Portrait of the Artist (As a joyful jazzman). This week: Franz Jackson", by Ron Offen and photographer D. Shigley. Article from the Hyde Park Herald, Wednesday, August 2, 1972, p. 8.

"And there's more where that came from...", by Steve Voce. No reference

"A notable time. We are finally in the age of sax master Jackson", by Howard Reich. Article from the Chicago Tribune, Sunday, August 23, 1992, section 13, p. 8.

"Arts Midwest announces Grantees", author unknown. Article from the Arts Midwest Newsletter Inform, Aug.-Sept., 1996, vol. 4, issue 1, p.1.

"Recent activities in more details." One-page report typed by Franz Jackson himself.

"Franz Jackson", author unknown. Chronological chart. Attachment: a letter to Franz Jackson asking him to correct the chart before it's printed.

"Franz Jackson: Sax' elder statesman" by Nathaniel Madison. Article from the South Bend Tribune, Sunday, May 29, 1983. 8 copies

2. Correspondence

Empty envelope (38 x 26) addressed to Franz Jackson. Handwritten note: "Mr. Seki (312) 755-1900. September 27, 10:00 AM"

Empty envelope (15 x 11) from 2930 E. Sixth Street, Long Beach, CA 90814 to Franz Jackson. Posted on April 1, 1991.

Empty envelope (24 x 11) from Franz Jackson to Deborah L. Gillaspie, [CJA Curator]. Posted on November 23, 1998.

A card (10 x13) from Moira Du Brul to Franz Jackson with 3 black-and-white pictures (10 x 13) from a wedding. Enclosed in a blank envelope (17x 9).

Envelope (24 x 11) from Darryl R. Parks, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 to Franz Jackson. Enclosed in the envelope, a 3-page long letter from Darryl R. Parks to Franz Jackson. Posted on December 20, 1993.

A 2-page long letter from Robert J. Studer to Franz Jackson. Written on September 24, 1993. Business card attached.

Letter from "Max" to Franz Jackson. Written on Friday, February 12.

Three letters from Franz Jackson to Dempsey Travis. Not dated.

Letter from Otto J. Kubik to Franz Jackson. Not dated.

Facsimile from David Bernstein of the Cadence magazine to Franz Jackson, asking two copies of the recording "Swing thing" for a coverage. Sent on 5.8.95.

A copy of an article published in Cadence, October 1995 (p. 109), with handwritten notes of Hugh Leal.

A letter from Hugh Leal to Franz Jackson, written on a letter paper from the Windsor Jazz Festival. Written on December 7, 1995.

Certificate of Award: "This certifies that Franz Jackson of Moses Montefiore Special School has been awarded this certificate for participation in our Black History Month. Date: February 28, 1992." Two signatures.

Program guide of the radio WHPK (88.5 fm), Summer 1996. Handwritten address on the front: Lou Stern, Chicago, IL.

Article "Life's a Bit. Is Aaron Freeman the Actor or the Act?" from the Chicago Reader, Friday, April 23, 1993, Vol. 22, No. 29. Letter from Lym Trok to Franz Jackson written in the margins of the article.

Copy of a picture and handwritten note: "Franz: is this you, (or is it Scoops Cary?)"

Letter from Betty van Rossum to Franz Jackson, written on August 12, 1979.

Letter to Franz Jackson, written on July 3, 1981. Signature unidentified. On a letter paper with this address: "James Asman, LDT, Record Specialist Retailer, London, W.C."

3. Circus

Envelope (24 x 32) from the Circus World Museum, WI to Franz Jackson. Posted on July 8, 1991. Enclosed:

- A letter from Paul R. Ingrassia, Director of the Great Circus Parade to Franz Jackson, written on June 25, 1991.
- The rules and advice for the wagon top riders (6 copies)
- The boarding pass for the wagon top riders (5 copies)
- A map of the showgrounds (5 copies)
- A map of the Great Circus Parade showgrounds (5 copies)
- A map of the Parade route (6 copies)
- An authorization to borrow clothes from the wardrobe department (5 copies)

4. Ephemera

Pages of Franz Jackson's date book, from March 18, 1990 to August 11, 1990.

A letter paper with Franz Jackson's address and the logo of the Jazz Entertainers.

An invoice from Discount Reed Co. to Franz Jackson, dated July 16, 1994.

A poem written in Japanese by Tetsuya Fukushima, on August 14, 1996 and dedicated to Franz Jackson.

A poster (140 x 22): "Happy Belated Birthday Franz Jackson". Handwritten address on the back.

5. Autographs

Autograph of Edmonton's "Klondike Mike" on a black-and-white picture (22 x 28).

Autograph of Jeanne Carroll on the front page of a brochure about her, "Jeanne Carroll: For The Sake Of Love". Brochure in English, and German

Autograph of Judi K. on a black-and-white picture (21 x 25): "Thanks, Franz. For all you have taught me; for sharing the stage and your music with me. I love you from the Heart. Judi K."

6. Press Kit

"Press Kit" compiled by Franz Jackson. Contains 1 black-and-white picture (21x26), 8 articles, and 6 fliers.

7. Photographs

a. Franz Jackson with Bands

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) with Truck Parham (bass), unknown (piano), and Franz Jackson (sax). Photographer unknown.

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) with Franz Jackson and the Original Jass All-Stars. Taken at the Downbeat Jazz Festival. Photographer unknown. 5 copies

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) of the Jazz Entertainers with Joe Johnson (guitar), Jeanne Carroll (guitar and voice), and Franz Jackson (sax). Photographer unknown.

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson Jazz Entertaining featuring Jeanne Carroll and Herbert White. Photographer unknown.

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) of Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Dottie Salter (voc), and Franz Jackson (sax, adjusting mic.) [Late 40's on the road according to Franz Jackson, September 1999]. Photographer unknown.

Black-and-white photograph of unidentifed big band. (21 x 26). Photographer unknown.

Black-and-white photo post card (16 x 21) of Franz Jackson and his all star jazz band moving in at the Showboat Sari-S, Chicago, IL (appearing in the Main Salon). Photographer unknown. 4 copies

b. Head Shots

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson. Head shot facing left. Caption: "Franz Jackson" Photographer unknown

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson. Head shot facing front. Photographer unknown

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson playing clarinet. Head shot facing right. Photographer unknown

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson holding clarinet. Head shot facing left. Photographer unknown

Black-and-white photograph (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson holding a saxophone. Head shot facing front. Photographer unknown. 4 copies

Color photograph (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson playing saxophone. Head shot facing right. Photograph by Jennifer Girard Jr.

Color photograph (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson playing saxophone. Head shot facing left. Photographer unknown. Photograph used by Arts Midwest Jazz Master article.

c. Caricatures

Black-and-white caricature on photo paper (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson playing clarinet and facing right. Artist unknown. 2 copies

Black-and-white caricature on photo paper (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson holding a clarinet while playing cymbals. Caption: "Franz Jackson and the original jass all-stars". Artist unknown. 2 copies

Black-and-white caricature on photo paper (21 x 26) of Franz Jackson and the original jass all-stars: Franz Jackson (center), Bill Oldham, Richard Curry, Bob Shoffner, al Wynn, Ralph Tervalon, and Lawrence Dixon. Artist unknown.

d. Film Negatives

2 "pochettes" of negatives.

2 negatives (21 x 26). Head shots of Franz Jackson playing saxophone.

e. Other

Black-and-white copy of a photograph (8 x 16) (from a book) showing the Fats Waller Band in 1941. Third from right is Franz Jackson, and seventh from right is Fats Waller. Photographer unknown.

Black-and-white photograph (3 x 5) of Jeanne Carroll from unknown newspaper. Photographer unknown.

Black-and-white photograph (13 x 13) of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. From the Chicago Defender, Monday, June 16, 1997, p.17.

f. Photo album

Photo album compiled by Franz Jackson. Contains 35 color and black-and-white pictures.