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Gigantic Easter Cabaret Matinee featuring Gene Carter and Orchestra
Poster advertising Easter Cabaret Matinee performance presented by Progress Patrol, April 13, 1952, from 4PM to 8PM at Armory on 18th & Highland, Kansas City, featuring Gene Carter and Orchestra along with Pee Wee Matthews, the "Boss of the Blues"; $1.00 suggested donation., 1952, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of poster.
Hear the Ink Spots
Poster advertising new ballad single "When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano" sung by the Ink Spots; listed as Decca Record No. 3195., Approximately 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Hy-Klas Food Store
Poster advertising Hy-Klas Food Store at 7th and Garfield, Kansas City, Kansas., No date; likely between 1951 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jack Schenk presents Darktown Scandals
Poster advertising performances at Boone Theatre, Kansas City, for eight days commencing Saturday, September 27, 1941; featured events include a "Midnite Ramble Saturday-Sunday-Thursday" and "Jack Schenck presents Darktown Scandals"; poster advertises featured singer Ida Cox, "Plus red-hot stage band", and 'Cast of 35 / 12 singing, dancing, hi-brown babies;" illustration of dancing girl on poster., 1941, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Jimmy Keith's Swingtet
Concert poster advertising Jimmy Keith's Swingtet featuring Joe Coleman, "singing discovery of the year!", No date; likely between 1935 and 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
K.C. Monarchs vs. Memphis Red Sox
Advertising poster for baseball game between the KC Monarchs and Memphis Red Sox in support of T-B and cancer research; $1.00 admission listed for game on Sunday, July 12; advertising twilight doubleheader., No date; likely between 1951 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Side one of double-sided poster.
M&R Employment Agency
Poster advertising employment and rental services for M & R Employment Agency at 3835 Prospect; jobs listed include "Chauffeurs, Butlers, Waiters, Truck Drivers, Station Attendants, Housemen, Laborers, Store Clerks, Janitors, Bus Boys, Caterers, Mechanics / Office Work, Nurses, Housekeepers, Waitresses, Cooks, Laundress, Receptionist, Typist, Sitters, Cateresses, Maids, Hospital Attendants, Etc."; phone number listed as UN1-2016; Charley Moore, Jr., President and Wilbert E. Rutledge, Sr., Vice President., No date; likely between 1951 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Moore's Market
Poster advertising Moore's Market at 7th and Garfield, Kansas City, Kan.; advertises "Home cooked meals, fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats: pork, beef, ham, sausage… and other varieties, and Plenty ice cold beer;" phone listed as DR1-9679., No date; likely between 1951 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Myra Taylor
Jazz singer Myra Taylor., Approximately 1940, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Originally from the Frank Driggs Collection.
Myra Taylor at microphone
Jazz singer Myra Taylor at microphone., Approximately 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Inscribed (front): To Leon and Wife "My very dear friends" Sincerely, Myra.
Myra Taylor dancing
Jazz singer Myra Taylor dancing., Approximately 1946, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Public Health Aspects of Tuberculosis
Poster advertising public talk presented by the Tuberculosis Society and Health Department of Kansas City as part of National Negro Health Week titled "Public Health Aspects of Tuberculosis" on Thursday, March 29, 1945, 8PM, at Lincoln High School; featuring presentation by Dr. Roderick Brown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Member, Board of Directors, National Tuberculosis Association; Senior Surgeon (Reserve), U.S. Public Health Service; free admission to talk., 1945, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
R.T. Coles Veterans Third Annual Xmas Frolic
Poster advertising third annual Xmas Frolic presented by R.T. Coles Veterans School on Monday, December 26, 1949, at New Prospect Hall, 22nd & Prospect; featuring music by R.T. Coles G.I. Pranksters; admission listed as 75 cents in advance and $1.00 at door., 1949, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Re-elect Alan Wheat
Election campaign poster for Alan Wheat, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for 26th District State Representative, Missouri; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate in front of capitol building., Approximately 1976, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., AFL-CIO union label, local 820 stamped on sign.
Remember John Deere Day
Advertising poster for John Deere Day inviting farmers and families for free attendance to baseball game., No date; likely between 1951 and 1960, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Side two of double-sided poster.
S.S. Savoy to Hawaii
Poster advertising "S.S. Savoy To Hawaii" presented by Lincoln Junior College on November 17, 8:00PM at Lincoln High Auditorium & Gym; admission 65 cents in advance, 75 cents at the door., No date; likely between 1951 and 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of poster.
Samuel "Baby" Lovett and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Samuel "Baby" Lovett (seated, left) and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Samuel "Baby" Lovett and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Samuel "Baby" Lovett (drums) and unidentified musicians performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Samuel "Baby" Lovett and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Samuel "Baby" Lovett (far left) and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Shrine Picnic
Poster advertising Shrine Picnic sponsored by Koran Temple No. 33 and Koran Court No. 37 on Saturday, July 2, 1955, 9:00PM at Adam's Farm; directions to picnic included; $1.00 tickets for sale., July 2, 1955, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Two copies of poster.
Solar Queen Ball
Poster advertising the Solar Queen Ball on Sunday, December 26, 1965, 9PM to 1AM, at the Crystal Ballroom, 29th and Brooklyn, Kansas City; featuring Ernest "Organ" Draffen Trio with Jim King, guitar, and Carl Webb, drums; admission $2.00 in advance and $2.50 at the door., 1965, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Teddy and Lotty of the Vale-Dairs performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Teddy (guitar) and Lotty (bass) of the Vale-Dairs performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Teddy and Lotty of the Vale-Dairs performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
Teddy (guitar) and Lotty (bass) of the Vale-Dairs performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
The Vale-Dairs band performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
The Vale-Dairs band with unidentified local musicians performing at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Three unidentified African-American boys near an unidentified street corner
Three unidentified African-American boys posing near an unidentified street corner., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Three unidentified African-American men in "Brooklyn Cone and Grill"
Three unidentified African-American men posing in front of a wall menu for "Brooklyn Cone and Grill"., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Twilight Memorial Day Dance
Poster advertising Twilight Memorial Day Dance sponsored by R.T. Coles Veterans Training School, Wednesday, May 30, 1951, at Prospect Hall, 22nd & Prospect, Kansas City; music presented by G.I. Pranksters; admission listed as $1.00 in advance, $1.50 at the door., 1951, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Two unidentified African-American male sprinters
Two unidentified African-American male sprinters, one wearing a "Central Track" t-shirt, just before breaking through the finish line string; audience of spectators look on., No date; likely between 1941 and 1950, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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