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.
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