Hidden Bibliographic Details
| Varying Form of Title: | Deems, Barrett, papers
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| Notes: | Series I, Personal, does not include access copies for the audio material in this series. Researchers will need to consult with staff before requesting material from this series. The remainder of the collection is open for research.
Barrett Deems was born in 1914 in Springfield, IL. Deems, once billed as "the world's fastest drummer," began his professional career in the late 1920s and led several Chicago-area bands, including his own Barrett Deams 18-piece Big Band. Deems was best known for his energetic nature and fast, driving drumming technique. Deems died in 1998.
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| Summary: | Barrett Deems, drummer. The Barrett Deems Papers contain articles, correspondence, photographs, obituaries and funeral programs, concert and event ephemera, publications, organization newsletters, and a poster.
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| Cite as: | When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Deems, Barrett. Papers, [Box#, Folder#], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.
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| Cumulative Index / Finding Aids Note: | Finding aid available in the Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library, 1100 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637.
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