Savoy ballroom, Lenox Avenue and 140th Street, New York [hand colored]


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Other Identifiers:
dams:165192 and MSS1218_B071_I232
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 71
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.73 x 05.71 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Savoy ballroom -- Lenox Avenue and 140th Street -- New York; Verso: The Savoy, the showplace of Harlem, has acquired an international reputation for its unique styles of dancing. Such dances as the Lindy-Hop, Big Apple, and the lates of all sensations, the Mutiny Swing, had their origin at the Savoy, Colourpicture Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A., N.Y.C., Sales of Office--487 Fifth Ave., N.Y.C., 11227, Post Card, Place one cent stamp here
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Dance.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
Keywords:
Places, New York
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.73 x 05.71 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: Savoy ballroom -- Lenox Avenue and 140th Street -- New York; Verso: The Savoy, the showplace of Harlem, has acquired an international reputation for its unique styles of dancing. Such dances as the Lindy-Hop, Big Apple, and the lates of all sensations, the Mutiny Swing, had their origin at the Savoy, Colourpicture Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A., N.Y.C., Sales of Office--487 Fifth Ave., N.Y.C., 11227, Post Card, Place one cent stamp here
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Dance.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
Keywords:
Places, New York
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:165192 and MSS1218_B071_I232
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 71
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu