Kid Ory’s Daughter needs help
- Reedman1
- Posts: 310
- Joined: Apr 14, 2018
Kid Ory’s daughter, Babette, has recently fallen on hard times and is homeless in L.A. Additionally, she was in a car accident and is without transportation.
Babette is a living encyclopedia of jazz and popular music history, and knows or has known many of the most important figures in jazz. She is in charge of her father’s archives - his papers, photos, trombone, and more; those are in danger of being lost if she cannot quickly settle in a new home,
She is currently running a GoFundMe to raise moving expenses. She would be very grateful for any contributions. Here is the link:
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Babette is a living encyclopedia of jazz and popular music history, and knows or has known many of the most important figures in jazz. She is in charge of her father’s archives - his papers, photos, trombone, and more; those are in danger of being lost if she cannot quickly settle in a new home,
She is currently running a GoFundMe to raise moving expenses. She would be very grateful for any contributions. Here is the link:
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- chromebone
- Posts: 454
- Joined: Apr 08, 2018
I’ll definitely chip in. Has she considered donating her father’s archive to a university or the library of congress so it can be preserved and be safe?
- Soulbrass
- Posts: 143
- Joined: Mar 08, 2023
A situation worthy of some help.
Per a 2003 story, she lost the contents of storage unit that housed a lot of Kid Ory memorabilia…did she ever get that stuff back?
Yes, somehow finding a permanent home would be ideal.
Per a 2003 story, she lost the contents of storage unit that housed a lot of Kid Ory memorabilia…did she ever get that stuff back?
Yes, somehow finding a permanent home would be ideal.
- brtnats
- Posts: 341
- Joined: Apr 26, 2018
Hey everyone! I can’t give specifics at the moment, but there’s a major trombone group that’s interested in securing these materials for future players. Does ANYONE have the ability to contact Ms. Ory directly?! I reached out via her gofundme page but haven’t heard anything, likely because she’s an elderly lady who’s being displaced who doesn’t check her email. Any way we can connect these 2 parties is a way we can help!
- elainechat
- Posts: 19
- Joined: May 28, 2024
I don’t have direct contact either, but maybe someone who’s donated could leave a comment on the GoFundMe to help get her attention? I really hope those archives can be protected.
- mgladdish
- Posts: 155
- Joined: Oct 10, 2021
She's on facebook although I don't know how often she checks.
Helpfully(!?) she's posted her phone number publicly on one of her comments if you really want to get in touch.
https://www.facebook.com/oryskid
Helpfully(!?) she's posted her phone number publicly on one of her comments if you really want to get in touch.
https://www.facebook.com/oryskid
- elainechat
- Posts: 19
- Joined: May 28, 2024
I’ll try reaching out via Facebook. I really hope we can help her get the support she needs and keep those archives safe.