This baton was used by Dr. Issac Ben Greggs, the Director of the Southern University, Baton Rouge marching band nicknamed "the Human Jukebox." Under Dr. Greggs’ directorship the band has obtained widespread recognition, presenting in inaugural parades and the Super Bowl. Dr. Greggs used the baton to direct The Human Jukebox during games and performances.
Baton used by Dr. Issac Greggs with The Human Jukebox marching band
- Description
- A baton used by Dr. Issac Ben Greggs, the Director of the Southern University - Baton Rouge marching band nicknamed "the Human Jukebox." The baton has a white plastic stick and a varnished, light brown wooden handle that is smoothly rounded at its base. The stick of the baton tapers towards the tip, away from the handle. Dr. Greggs used the baton to direct The Human Jukebox during games and performances.
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Dr. Isaac Ben Greggs, American, 1929 - 2014
- Subject of
- The Human Jukebox, American, founded 1969
- Southern University and A&M College, American, founded 1880
- Date
- ca. 2000
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mrs. Rose Greggs in loving memory of her husband Dr. Isaac Ben Greggs
- Medium
- wood and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W (width at handle): 12 1/4 × 3/4 in. (31.1 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- batons (music equipment)
