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Harlem in Havana - duo

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14070
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.140
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band performing behind a pair of dancers.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - piano

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14075
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.145
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a musician at a keyboard while a female dancer sits atop the piano. The Harlem in Havana band is in the background.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - soloist

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14074
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.144
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
8" x 10" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band backing up a male soloist wearing tattered clothes.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - troop

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14069
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.139
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
History / Biographical
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows a band and dance troop. Centre stage are a couple dressed in white.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Harlem in Havana - troop

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions14073
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
1-2015
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
1-2015.143
Accession Number
1-2015
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1952
Physical Description
10" x 8" (b/w)
Custodial History
According to the website www.harleminhavana.com, The Harlem in Havana revue was the largest touring attraction in Royal American Shows’ North American traveling carnival exhibition from 1936 to 1967. Amateur and professional performers from Harlem's Cotton Club and Havana's Tropicana Nightclub performed comedy, dance, music, and theatre routines as part of the revue.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the Harlem in Havana band and dance troop. A pair of drummers are featured at centre stage.
Notes
Photograph sent to Fred McGuinness, Premier’s Office, Parliament Building, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from Harry B. Julius, Tampa, Florida. Photographs possibly sent to McGuinness for consideration for entertainment for the Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee.
Name Access
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee
Harlem in Havana
Subject Access
entertainers
musical acts
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
BR #3 envelope, see McG 1.2 file 7
Images
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Recreation Bowling Alleys

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13363
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R92c
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of people at a bowling alley.
Name Access
CKX
Recreation Bowling Alleys
Subject Access
persons
bowling alleys
entertainment
bowling
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Recreation Bowling Alleys

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13364
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R92b
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of people at a bowling alley.
Name Access
CKX
Recreation Bowling Alleys
Subject Access
persons
bowling alleys
entertainment
bowling
children
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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Recreation Bowling Alleys

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13365
Part Of
CKX fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Accession Number
11-2010
Part Of
CKX fonds
Creator
CKX
Description Level
Item
Series Number
R
Item Number
11-2010.R92a
Accession Number
11-2010
GMD
graphic
Date Range
196?
Physical Description
5" x 4" (b/w)
Material Details
Negative
Custodial History
See fonds level of the CKX records for custodial history.
Scope and Content
Image of a bowling alley.
Name Access
CKX
Recreation Bowling Alleys
Subject Access
bowling alleys
entertainment
bowling
Storage Location
CKX fonds - 2010 accessions
Images
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