The Institute of Jazz Studies is the largest and most comprehensive library and archive of jazz and jazz-related materials in the world, located at the Newark campus of Rutgers University. The Newark campus of Rutgers University was formerly known as the University of Newark, which was merged with Rutgers in 1946 by an act of the New Jersey legislature. ... Rutgers redirects here. ...

History

The Institute of Jazz Studies was founded by Marshall Stearns. His original idea dates back to at least 1949. The IJS was incorporated in 1952. Its original location was at his apartment at 108 Waverly Place in New York City, USA. Stearns negotiated transfer of IJS to Rutgers University in New Jersey in 1966. Several months after this, Stearns died suddenly. In 1967 the Institute materials were moved to the Newark campus of Rutgers University in New Jersey. It was first located in Dana Library (1972), then moved to Bradley Hall (1975). The current expanded facilities in Dana Library opened in 1994. In 1986 IJS acquired a legendary collection of periodicals as well as books, records, and various other items from Harold Flakser. Other major collections include the archives of Mary Lou Williams and James P. Johnson. 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Nickname: Big Apple Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area    - City 1,214. ... Rutgers redirects here. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... The Newark campus of Rutgers University was formerly known as the University of Newark, which was merged with Rutgers in 1946 by an act of the New Jersey legislature. ... Mary Lou Williams (May 8, 1910 – May 28, 1981) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. ... James Price Johnson (February 1, 1894 - November 17, 1955) was a pianist and composer. ...

Publications

• Journal of Jazz Studies

• Annual Review of Jazz Studies

• Studies in Jazz (monograph series with Scarecrow Press)

Staff

• Marshall Stearns, Founder (1949-1966)

• Robert Reisner, Curator

• Sheldon Harris, Curator

• Charles Nanry, Administrator (1966-1972)

• Vladimir Simosko, Curator (1968-1971)

• Chris White, Executive Director (1972-1976)

• Richard Seidel, Curator (197?)

• J.R. Taylor, Assistant Curator (-1976?)

• Allen Grundy, work study (197?)

• Bob Kenselaar, Assistant Curator (1978-1981)

• Vincent Pelote, work study (1975-1978), Cataloger (1978-1987), Librarian (1987-present)

• Edward Berger, Curator (1976-1977), Assistant Director (1977-1987), Associate Director (1987-present)

• Dan Morgenstern, Director (1976-present)

• Marie Griffin, Librarian (1978-?)

• Esther Vasquez Smith, Secretary (1986-present)

• Don Luck, Librarian (1987-?)

• John Clement, Collection Specialist (1987-present)

• Tad Hershorn, Archivist (1999-present)

• Annie Kuebler, Archivist (2000-present)

• Robert Nahory, Digital Library Applications Developer (2000-present)

External links

• Institute of Jazz Studies
• Rutgers University