Paramount Ballroom (Shanghai, China); Architecture--China--Shanghai; Buildings--China--Shanghai; Shanghai (China)--History--20th century; Shanghai (China)--Social life and customs--20th century
The Paramount Ballroom was an innovative urban space that challenged traditional
Chinese values. In doing so it played an important role in Shanghai's modernization.
Traditional Confucian morality set very strict regulations on the social...
This thesis is an examination and analysis of the role of law enforcement in the transformation of a city's downtown from one dominated by sleazy strip bars and prostitutes to one of family entertainment. The focus is on the police and prosecutors;...
The Chautauqua movement has been called "culture under canvas" and "the university of the people." What began as a training camp for Sunday School teachers on the shores of Lake Chautauqua in western New York State in the...
Spirituality; Spirituality in art; Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm, 1844-1900
This thesis explores the history of human spirituality and its present ambiguous place in our modern secular world. Accompanying the written thesis is documentation of my creative work by the same title. First I will describe spirituality as a...
Architecture; Buildings; Theaters; Open-air theaters; Cultural facilities; Sports & recreation facilities; Social & civic facilities; Religious facilities; Temples; Racetracks; Racetracks (Horse racing); Horse racing; Chariot racing;...
“A reconstructed view over the Campus Martius, where many of the entertainment buildings were constructed. In the foreground is the Theatre of Pompey with the Portico, and the Theatre of Balbus beyond. At the top of the picture, on the banks of...
African Americans; African American singers; African American musicians; Nightclubs--Kentucky--Louisville; Singers; Musicians
Oral history interview with Robert Key, conducted October 25, 1977 by Robert Friedman. Mr. Key was a musician. He was born in Louisville but really launched his career in Chicago before touring as a singer. In this interview, he discusses his...
Jug bands; African American musicians; African Americans; Musicians; Parties; Segregation; People
A group of African American musicians kneels in the foreground. They wear overalls and straw hats and each hold an instrument including jug, guitar, banjo, and saxophone. In a covered outdoor area at three rows of tables a large group of mostly...
Portrait of Dr. Philip P. Cary of Louisville, Kentucky, wearing glasses, pin-striped jacket and striped tie. Handwritten on back of image: Chairman Entertainment Committee; (credit) Cusick (Louisville studio); Osteopath. Stamped on back: June 16,...
Portrait of Florence Goldere, with a spit curl on her forehead and heart-shaped earrings in her ears. There is some discoloration in the photograph due to age and a few small cracks. Handwritten on back of image: Florence Goldere, ALW actress,...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Business people
Portrait of John J. Hession of Louisville, Kentucky wearing a suit and printed tie. Crop marks frame his image, and the photograph is discolored. Handwritten on back of image: Chairman of Entertainment, Property of Hession Roofing Company, 1930.
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Men; Business people; Fraternal organizations
Portrait of Harry Moseson of Louisville, Kentucky, wearing a checkered jacket and bow tie. The photograph has been painted on and marred with discolorations. Handwritten on back of image: Secretary of Sovereign Grand Lodge, Entertainment Committee;...
Portrait of Dr. William Barnett Owen of Louisville, Kentucky, wearing glasses and a printed tie. The photograph has some yellow discoloration. Handwritten on back of image: Chairman of Entertainment Committee. Stamped on back: November 21, 1930;...
Three-quarter length seated portrait of Harry Kellar, who is bald and wears a three-piece suit with white bow tie. Magician Harry Kellar performed at Macauley's Theatre in December 1899 (billed as "The Great Kellar, Magical...
Composite of single portraits of the Musical McGibeny Family, a musical and sketch entertainment ensemble that toured the United States in the late 19th century. They are identified from top row, left to right, as: Viola, Allie, Mrs. Frank, Victor,...
Group portraits; Portrait photographs; Entertainers; Families; Men; Women; Boys; Girls
Family portrait of the Musical McGibeny Family, a musical and sketch entertainment ensemble that toured the United States in the late 19th century. They appear before a backdrop with folding screen, potted plant, and fireplace. The four young men...
Portrait of Harry Kellar wearing a ten-gallon hat, eyeglasses, and a three-piece suit and tie. Magician Harry Kellar performed at Macauley's Theatre in December 1899 (billed as "The Great Kellar, Magical Entertainment") and September...
Theaters; Motion picture theaters; Cultural facilities; Group portraits; Children;
Children gathered in front of the Alamo Theatre, 444 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Sign advertises movie: "Spencer Tracy 'Young America' Doris Kenyon, Startling Tender Thrilling Entertainment." Title supplied by cataloger.
Military personnel; Women; War work; Entertaining; National Jewish Welfare Board
Activities and events at the Jewish Welfare Board for soldiers. Images include men sleeping on cots, dances and entertainment in an auditorium, soldiers sitting with young women, soldiers standing around a desk with an older woman, and soldiers and...
Display for The Household Guide. A woman stands to the left of the display, which has a table and a large poster reading "Foods Fabric Decoration Entertainment. Call Ada Holmes She Will Help You. The Household Guide. Framed pictures are on...
Men and women at the Sertona Convention at the Kentucky Hotel, featuring exhibits from different cities, men with plaques and trophies, panel presentations, meetings, entertainment, and other events.
