Olivette Miller and Bunny Briggs collection

Olivette Miller (1914-2003) was an African American jazz harpist and singer. Her parents were Flournoy Eakin Miller and Bessie Oliver Miller. She performed on Broadway, on television, and on national toursm most notably in Las Vegas nightclubs. Miller Briggs also appeared in the film "A Rage in Harlem." She married Bunny Briggs in 1982. Miller dedicated her life to educating the public about her father's contributions to the world of entertainment and performing arts, including a memoir entitled "The Laughmaker."

Bunny Briggs (1922-2014) was an African American and Tony nominated tap dancer. Briggs was born with the name Bernard Briggs in Harlem, New York. He danced on Broadway in productions including “Black and Blue” and in jazz clubs with the Duke Ellington orchestra, becoming known as "Duke's dancer" after a Briggs's starring role in "David Danced Before the Lord". He also toured and performed with the big bands of Earl Hines, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Charley Barnet, and Count Basie. Briggs performed in films including “Slow Poke” and “Tap” and was featured in the documentary "No Maps on My Taps". Briggs also mentored dancers Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. Briggs received an Honorary Doctorate of Performing Arts in American Dance from Oklahoma City University in 2002.