MS Thr 594
Portraits of female burlesque entertainers: Guide.
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Call No.: MS Thr 594
Title: Portraits of female burlesque
entertainers,
Date(s): 1925-1946.
Quantity: 1 box (.25 linear ft.)
Language of materials: Collection materials are in English.
Abstract: Portraits of
female burlesque stars who appeared in Boston, Massachusetts theaters.
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
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Portraits of Female Burlesque Entertainers (MS Thr 594). Harvard Theatre
Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University.
The burlesque show in 20th-century America was a type
of variety show in which striptease was the chief attraction. It included a
blend of comedy acts and striptease.
Arranged alphabetically by name of entertainer.
Portrait photographs of female striptease performers at
burlesque theaters in Boston, Massachusetts. Theaters include: Columbia
Theatre, Gaiety Theatre, Globe Theatre, Howard Athenaeum, Park Theatre,
Waldron's Casino Theatre, and others. Includes portraits of Ann Corio, Hinda
Wassau and many others. Appears to be a collection of photographs formerly kept
by the Boston Globe. as most photographs are stamped on
verso: Return to Dramatic Dept. Boston Globe.
The majority of the photographs were shot by Strand (New York) photographic
studio, but other photographers are also included.
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(1) Abbott, Babe. 3 portrait
photographs, undated.
1 folder.
Show: Jazztime
revue at Gaiety Theatre. Photographer: Strand
(New York).
Show: Jazztime
revue at Waldron's Casino. Photographer: Strand
(New York).
Show: Sugar
Babies burlesque at Howard Athenaeum. Photographer:
Strand (New York).
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(2) Ahern, Dorothy. 4 portrait
photographs, 1933-1935.
1 folder.
Show: Bashful
flappers at Howard Athenaeum. Photographer:
Strand (New York).
Show: Follies of pleasures at Howard Athenaeum.
Photographer: Strand (New York).
Show:
Happy days at Howard Athenaeum.
Photographer: Strand (New York).
Show:
Wine, women and song at Howard
Athenaeum. Photographer: Strand (New York).
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(5) Bartell, Margie. 3 portrait
photographs, 1934-1935.
1 folder.
Show: Monte Carlo
nights from Minsky's Park Burlesque at Park Theatre.
Show: Girls from the Follies
Bergere at Howard Theatre. Photographer: Strand
(New York).
Show: Puss
Puss at Gaiety Theatre. Photographer: Strand
(New York).
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(18) Corio, Ann. 10 portrait
photographs, 1935-1940.
1 folder.
2 images for: Show: Girls in blue at Gaiety Theatre.
Photographer: Strand (New York).
Show: The barker at Cambridge Summer Theatre.
Photographer: Murray Korman (New York).
Show: Racket dears at
Howard Athenaeum. Photographer: Murray Korman (New York).
Photographer: Strand (New York).
Includes 5 photographs from Boston Sunday Globe
Rotogravure section with captions on verso:
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Ann Corio in fur cape and evening gown.
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Ann Corio seated at table with her dog.
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Ann Corio with dog under palm tree.
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Ann Corio washing dishes at sink.
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Ann Corio lounging on fur.
Photographer: Murray Korman (New York).
Also includes 1 group portrait and 1 composite photograph:
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Glorifying the American Girl
Mutual Burlesque : composite photograph. Includes: Ann
Corio, Joan Cole, Tenny Hilson, Mae Raynor, Lillian Dixon,
Sonny Delmar, Ruth Hamilton, Gladys Clark, and Edythe
Carson. Gift of George B. Beal.
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Chorus girls on stage from show
including Anne Corio : group portrait.
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(22) Dawn, Dolores. 3 portrait
photographs, 1938-1943.
1 folder.
Show: Whirly girly
at Howard Athenaeum. Photographer: Strand (New
York).
Show: Burlesque at Globe Theatre.
Show:
Burlesque at Howard Athenaeum.
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(25) Deane, Myrna. 3 portrait
photographs, 1941.
1 folder.
Show: Burlesque at Globe Theatre.
Photographer: Bloom (Chicago).
Show:
Burlesque at Globe Theatre.
Show: Burlesque at Howard Athenaeum.
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(31) Elliott, Viola. 3 portrait
photographs, undated.
1 folder.
2 photos: Show: French Models Co. at
Howard Athenaeum.
Show: French Models at Gaiety Theatre.
Photographer: Strand (New York).
Acquisition Information: Gift of George Brinton Beal.
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(39) Hart, Margie. 3 portrait
photographs, 1935-1939.
1 folder.
Show: Dancing
shadows at Park Theatre.
Show: Burlesque at Howard
Athenaeum. Photographer: Bruno of Hollywood.
Show: Burlesque at Globe Theatre.
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(58) Keller, Honey Bee. 5
portrait photographs, 1935-1937.
1 folder.
Show: Burlesque at Howard Athenaeum.
Photographer: Canwell (New York).
Show:
Frisky frolics revue at Howard
Athenaeum.
Show: Girls from Dixie
at Howard Athenaeum. Photographer: Strand (New York).
Show: Naughty nitties
at Howard Athenaeum.
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(59) Peaches. 4 portrait
photographs, undated.
1 folder.
Show: Follies
of pleasure at Howard Athenaeum. Photographer:
Strand (New York).
3 photos: Show: Laffin Thru burlesque at Howard Athenaeum.
Photographer: Strand (New York).
Acquisition Information: Gift of George Brinton Beal.
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(66) Wassau, Hinda. 9 portrait
photographs, 1936-1946.
1 folder.
3 photos: Show: Burlesque at Howard
Athenaeum. Photographer: Strand (New York).
Show: At Globe Theatre.
3 photos: Show: Burlesque
at Howard Athenaeum. Photographer: Bloom (Chicago).
Show: Hindu belles at
Howard Athenaeum. Photographer: Strand (New York).
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