8 10 129 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Occupation Singer Musician Source of File Attached "Larry Singletary." Discogs. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Singletary, Larry "Chief" (?-?) Subject The topic of the resource Music, R&B Description An account of the resource Larry "Chief" Singletary was a musician. He was also a founding member of the R&B group Today. He grew up in Englewood with the other members of the group. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "<a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/126813-Today">Today</a>." Discogs. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today_(group)">Today (Group)</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 Apr. 2023. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/a24236f63b3311eb11276a6c1def543c.JPG 70727acf098eaf11a501f2dddc48de1b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Date Started 1957 Date Ended 1967 Type of Institution Economic Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ronettes">The Ronettes</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Aug. 2024. <div></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Ronettes Subject The topic of the resource Music, R&B Description An account of the resource The Ronettes were an R&B singing group. It was founded in 1957 by Veronica "Ronnie" Yvette Greenfield, her sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley-Ross. They started by singing at Peppermint Lounge in New York City before signing up with Colpix Label. They were managed by Phil Spector in 1963. They were well-known for their song "Be My Baby" in 1963. The group split in 1967. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ronettes">The Ronettes</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Aug. 2024. <div></div> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Entertainment Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1923-07-14 Death Date 2016-03-26 Occupation Spiritual Leader Musician Source of File Attached Palmer, Joanne. “<a href="http://www.timesofisrael.com/">Living Torah</a>.” Jewish Standard. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Silbermann, Kurt (1923-2016) Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Judaism Music, Religious Description An account of the resource Silbermann, Kurt was a spiritual leader, musician, and educator. He trained in Germany before the school he was attending was closed on Kristallnacht or "The Night of Broken Glass." He fled with his parents to New York in 1939. He graduated from the Hebrew Union School of Sacred Music, the first Cantorial School in the United States. He served as Cantor at the Congregation Tifereth Israel in Pennsylvania before moving to the Temple Emaun-El in Englewood. He served as president of the Cantors Assembly from 1977 to 1979. He married Inge May. He had a daughter, Judy Freilich. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Cantor to be honored June 12." Northern Valley Suburbanite, 25 May 2005, p. A30 Palmer, Joanne. “<a href="http://www.timesofisrael.com/">Living Torah</a>.” Jewish Standard. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Music Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1930 Birthplace Cheraw, South Carolina, USA Death Date 2014-09-13 Occupation Music Producer Source of File Attached “<a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/574382-Boo-Frazier">Boo Frazier</a>.” Discogs. <div></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Frazier, Marion Leroy "Boo" (1930-2014) Description An account of the resource Marion “Boo” Leroy Frazier (1930–September 13, 2014) was a pioneering music executive, radio broadcaster, and tour manager whose behind-the-scenes influence helped shape the modern music industry. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, Frazier grew up surrounded by music and family, including his cousin, jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, who was thirteen years his senior and would remain a defining presence throughout his life. Frazier attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and later Winston-Salem State University. In 1951, he enlisted in the United States Army and served a tour of duty during the Korean War. After his military service, he moved to New York City to study at the Cambridge School of Radio and Television Broadcasting, where he developed technical and communication skills that launched his professional career. Returning to North Carolina, Frazier became one of the first Black radio announcers in Winston-Salem, working at WAIR. By 1958, he relocated to Corona, Queens, where he joined Gillespie on the road, traveling internationally as tour manager for the legendary trumpeter and his band. Their close personal bond—often described by family as brotherly—was forged early in life and sustained through decades of collaboration. Frazier accompanied Gillespie on tours that helped spread jazz to audiences across South America, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, including a U.S. State Department–sponsored cultural tour in the mid-1950s. Building on his radio and touring experience, Frazier transitioned into the record business, where he became widely respected for his promotional instincts, sales acumen, artist development work, and mentorship. Over the course of his career, he held influential roles with major labels including Chess, Perception, Mercury, Capitol, PolyGram, and A&M Records. Known for his generosity and practical wisdom, he trained and advised countless young professionals seeking to understand the business side of music. In 1965, Frazier married Brenda Hemphill. The couple settled in Bergen County, New Jersey, living in Teaneck, Dumont, and later Englewood, where Frazier remained an active and well-known presence in the local community. In the 1970s, he and his family were among the early Black residents of Irene Court in Teaneck, reflecting broader changes in residential integration across the region. Even as his health declined, Frazier continued to be honored for his cultural contributions. In 2012, the South Carolina Jazz Festival named him grand marshal of the Bebop Parade in his hometown of Cheraw, though illness prevented his attendance. Marion “Boo” Frazier passed away at the age of 84 from congestive heart failure. He was survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda; his children Cheryl, Brandon, and Tai; a daughter-in-law, Sandra; and his grandchildren, Tatum and Braydon. He was predeceased by two children, Takiya and Marion Jr., and by his brother Edward Frazier. He is also remembered by his sisters Willa F. Lash, Elaine F. Brown, Loretta (Major) Hairston, Tobbie Frazier, his sister-in-law Sylvia Douthit, many nieces and nephews, and close friends Irene Ware, Jesus Garber, and Al Jones. A memorial service was held on September 20, 2014, at Boulevard Funeral Home and Cremation Service in New Milford, New Jersey. "Narrative generated by chatgpt, 5.5 , Open AI, June 3, 2026. The author provided original archival research and subsequently edited the content for historical accuracy and historiographical alignment." "Stage and film actor was the father of James Earl Jones." National Post, 25 Sep. 2006, p. AL7. "Music Executive, Boo Frazier, 84." The Herld News, September 20, 2014. Levin, Jay. "Music exec Boo Frazier of Dumont dies at 84." The Record, 18 Sep. 2014, p.L5. "Frazier." The Record, 17 Sep. 2014, p.L4 Subject The topic of the resource Music, Production Englewood New Jersey, Third Ward Veterans Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Colman, David Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1940-01-06 Birthplace Washington D.C., USA Death Date 1979-07-06 Occupation Music Producer Singer Songwriter Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_McCoy">Van McCoy</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 June 2024. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource McCoy, Van Allen Clinton (1940-1979) Subject The topic of the resource Music, Production Music, R&B Description An account of the resource Van Allen Clinton McCoy was a record producer, songwriter, and singer. In high school, he formed a group named Starlighters with his older brother and two friends recording "The Birdland" in 1956. He created a recording company in Philadelphia, Rockin' Records. He worked with numerous artists and record producers including Florence Greenberg, The Shirelles, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Chris Bartley, the Ad Libs, The Presidents, Melba Moore, David Ruffin, and so on. He co-owned Vando Studios and Maxx Records. By 1965 he co-founded Daedalus Productions and in 1976 he co-created McCoy-Kibbs Productions Inc. in Englewood. He also released many of his own songs, most famously "The Hustle" in 1975. He married Kendra Spotwood in 1966. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "McCoy Dies After Attack, Cardiac Arrest." Abilene Reporter-New, 7 July 1979, p. 6-B. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_McCoy">Van McCoy</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 June 2024. Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/904408436611332b2afd8911ceb8ab3d.jpg bda62f36d51f39df37a6fcf6e8784d8a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Occupation Musician Teacher Source of File Attached "Plainfield Boy's Glee Club." The Courier-News, 18 May 1935, p. 5. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kropczynski, Thaddeus J. (1914?-1985) Subject The topic of the resource Music, Classical Veterans Description An account of the resource <div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-1"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> Thaddeus J. Kropczynski was a respected musician, educator, and choral director whose career shaped music education in northern New Jersey for more than three decades. Trained as both an artist and teacher, he combined rigorous musical standards with a deep commitment to student performance and community engagement. Kropczynski graduated from New York University in 1938 and later earned a master’s degree from the same institution in 1948. His early professional life was interrupted by World War II, during which he served in the United States Army. That experience broadened his perspective and discipline, qualities that later informed his work as a music educator and conductor. After the war, Kropczynski became a central figure in secondary school music education. He served as music and art director at Bayonne High School for thirteen years before assuming the role of music director at Dwight Morrow High School, where he worked from 1946 to 1969. At Dwight Morrow, he led band, orchestral, and choral programs and was known for expanding opportunities for student performance. He directed large-scale ensembles, including girls’ and boys’ choruses, and helped bring student music to churches, hospitals, conventions, and broadcast media. Beyond the classroom, Kropczynski played a significant role in regional youth and community music. He was the first director of the Englewood Cliffs Youth Orchestra and spent many years training and directing choruses associated with Englewood Hospital. His work reflected a belief that music education should extend beyond schools and into the broader civic and cultural life of the community. Kropczynski was married to Marion Jefferies, and together they raised two daughters, Pamela Meyer and Kim McCarten. Remembered for his leadership, organizational skill, and dedication to young musicians, Thaddeus J. Kropczynski left a lasting imprint on music education and choral performance in Englewood and the surrounding region. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden"> <div class="text-center">"Thaddeus J. Kropczynski, 71, ex-high school music director." The Record, 5 June 1985, p. C-18.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Education Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1943-06-18 Birthplace Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Death Date 1954-09-24 Occupation Singer Source of File Attached "<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106424018/vernon-isley">Vernon Isley</a>." Find A Grave. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isley, Vernon (1943-1954) Subject The topic of the resource Music, R&B Music, Rock and Roll Description An account of the resource Vernon Isley was a singer and the youngest member of the original Isley Brothers. While riding his bicycle he was struck and killed by a car in Cincinnati in 1955. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106424018/vernon-isley">Vernon Isley</a>." Find A Grave. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/776af2162de6da7e02a6826f16ccc925.png 39abc6c9ea5a83e65c52cd63f3f70d39 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1937-12-25 Birthplace Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Death Date 1986-03-31 Occupation Singer Songwriter Source of File Attached "<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6274810/o'kelly-isley">O'Kelly Isley</a>." Find A Grave. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isley, O'Kelly "Kelly", Jr. (1937-1986) Subject The topic of the resource Music, R&B Music, Rock and Roll Description An account of the resource O'Kelly "Kelly" Isley was a singer and songwriter. He was a founding member of the Isley Brothers. His career began in 1954 and lasted until he died in 1986. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Billboard, page 1, June 7, 1969. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 7, 1969 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/f7477d3364fc27ac38ff0ddb10e942c4.jpg 1adecb62644cacf285bd418b33248763 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1941-05-21 Birthplace Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Occupation Singer Songwriter Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Isley">Ronald Isley</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Aug. 2024. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Isley, Ronald (1941-?) Subject The topic of the resource Music, R&B Music, Rock and Roll Music, Production Description An account of the resource Ronald Isley was a singer and songwriter. Ronald was a founding member of the Isley Brothers. He was the longest-standing member of the group. He worked with numerous artists including Warren G, Tupac, Rod Stewart, R. Kelly, and UGK. He married Margret Tinsley in 1960. He had a daughter, Trenisha Isley. He divorced Tinsley in 1987. He then married Angela Winbush in 1993 and they separated in 2002. His third marriage was to Kandy Johnson in 2005. He had a son Ronald Isley Jr. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Isley">Ronald Isley</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 Aug. 2024. “<a href="http://www.songhall.org/profile/ronald_isley">Ronald Isley</a>.” Ronald Isley | Songwriters Hall of Fame. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kingkongphoto/5112588515/">RON ISLEY wide © 2010</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Date Started 1976 Type of Institution Economic Source of File Attached "<a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/28384-Thelma-Houston">Thelma Houston Discography</a>." Discogs. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource McCoy-Kipps Production Inc. Description An account of the resource McCoy-Kipps Production Inc. was a record label founded in Englewood by Van McCoy and his business Charles Kipp. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_McCoy">Van McCoy</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 June 2024. Subject The topic of the resource Music, Production Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Music