Jackson County Court documents regarding the Decree of Incorporation of the Negro Musicians Association. Documents include the statement that the purpose is to "unite ...
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Photograph of the Black Hawk Barbecue restaurant, as well as the Lydia Market and Lydia Plaza buildings in the background. This vantage point faces northwest from the southwest corner of The Paseo and 14th Street.
Photograph of two men walking away from a Crown Drug Company store at the northeast corner of 18th Street and The Paseo. The store moved from the northwest corner of 18th and Vine to this location.
Riverside Jockey Club 6th Day official program listing details of the day's eight races, including horse owners, trainers, and jockeys.
Invitation to the Sky-high "12" Club's 3rd Annual Spring Dance at Lincoln Hall.
Ticket for Friday night dancing to the Rythm Musketeers, a "Broadcasting Dance Band." It notes that "Clubs and Lodges [are] given half of Profits."
Photograph of an unidentified band onstage at the College Inn on 12th Street.
Photograph of the Kansas City Monarchs playing baseball at Muehlebach Field in Kansas City, MO.
Photograph of Andy Kirk and the Clouds of Joy with Mary Lou Williams at the piano.
Mid-1920s photograph of the Eblon Theater Orchestra with drummer Samuel "Baby" Lovett (far left) and musical director & ragtime composer James Scott (second from right).
Handbill advertising Lawrence Denton and His Seibrand Bros. Circus Orchestra performing at Shine Hall. Admission is thirty-five cents and attendeees are instructed to "come for fun ... not to fight!"
View looking west along 18th Street. The Boone and Gem Theaters can be seen on the north side of the street.