Starke County (Ind.) ; Publicity photographs; Big bands;
This photo is a publicity photograph, popular in the early 1900s. The Black Diamonds were a big band contracted by the Brunswick Recording Company. The Crytal Ball Room where they were contracted in Bass Lake was built c.1925 and was a popular...
The Crytal Ball Room, built c.1925 was famous for contracting big bands and entertainment and remained popular through the 1960's. It featured big bands and dancing, roller skating and other events, such as prize fights. Young men bought tickets...
Starke County (Ind.) ; Big bands; Publicity photographs;
Don Redman, born in 1900, was an American jazz musician, arranger, and composer. His father was a music teacher and his mother was a singer. He began playing the trumpet at 3 and joined his first band at 6. By age 12 he was proficient on all wind...
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
Draft; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence; Military training; Baseball; Softball
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
V-mail; Austria--Description and travel; Military occupations
The Jesse G. Dorsey Collection of World War II Correspondence consists of correspondence from 348 service members and their relatives, written to Jesse Dorsey during World War II. Mr. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of...
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Grandson of Famous Inventor Visits Greentown; Landmark Gets New Coat; :ast Call for Logos; No Parking On High School Road
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: New Meridian Street Christian Church To Be Dedicated Sunday; Get Together Convention, Twenty Third Anniversary of Kokomo District C. E. Union To Meet At Greentown October 8-10
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: One Killed Four Injured In Accident; Miami Co. Champs Beaver Victims; Miss Masters Named County Chairman; "Land 'O Cotton" H. S. Minstrel
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Popular Young Girl Auto Accident Victim; News From Boys In Cali. Camp; Mystery Of Who Killed The Goat; "Shocking Battle" Won By Locals
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: The Conductor Is Being Held; Mark Nesbitt Quits Life; Killed By A Traction Car; Jet Black Storm Clouds
