Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Pianist seated at an upright piano with dance director Elmer Maiden and chorus girls gathered around during a rehearsal for a vaudeville show sponsored by the Works Progress Administration. The show toured Civilian Conservation Corps camps. The rehearsal took place at 843 South Hope street. Related to the article, "W.P.A. Vaudeville Soon To Be Staged In Camps," Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 1935: A3. Text from negative sleeve: 3008. W.P.A. Chorus Girls. 11-27-35. [Stamped:] Dec 3 1935. Handwritten on negative: W.P.A. Chorus Gals, 11-27-35
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_10768 ark:/21198/zz002h9vrs
Subject
Pianists--California--Los Angeles Chorus girls Maiden, Elmer United States. Work Projects Administration (Calif.)
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