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Vaudeville Nation
URL: http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/vaudeville/

Description:
Companion to an exhibit of photos, posters, and related material on vaudeville, "called the most influential entertainment genre in the nation's history. Between the 1880s and the 1930s, it thrived in large and small urban communities throughout North America." Features short illustrated essays on topics such as 19th century roots, the vaudeville industry, music, dance, comedy, circus techniques, and topical issues (such as war and prohibition). From the New York Public Library (NYPL).

LII Topics: Performing Arts, Theater

Publisher:
New York Public Library (NYPL)

Extra Keywords
tab shows

LII Database Information:
Record 22974 created by Maria Brandt on 11/29/2006
Last modification on 07/08/2008
Published: 07/16/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/22974

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