Brian Thurn Collection

Description
The Brian Thurn collection is comprised of photographs of objects and memorabilia that reflect aspects of the African-American cultural experience during the 20th century, particularly in and around Kansas City.
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LaBudde Special Collections
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Moore's Market

Poster advertising Moore's Market at 7th and Garfield, Kansas City, Kan.; advertises "Home cooked meals, fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh meats: pork, beef, ham, sausage… and other varieties, and Plenty ice cold beer;" phone listed as DR1-9679.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Matinee Dance

Poster advertising the third annual Thanksgiving Day Matinee Dance sponsored by R.T. Coles Veterans Training School from 2PM to 6PM at Prospect Hall; music by G.I. Pranksters; admission 75 cents in advance and $1.00 at the door.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Chas. A. Taylor's Latest Edition of Bronze Manikins

Poster advertising performances at Scott's Club, 18th Street and Highland, Kansas City, for one week starting March 6 through Sunday, March 10; advertised entertainment includes "Charles A. Taylor's latest edition of Bronze Manikins", "Songs-dancing-comedy", "Arnold and his Orchestra, Three Ropesters, 35 colored artists, Ten Bronze Bombshell Beauties;" illustration of dancing girls on poster.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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America's Greatest Quartet Ink Spots

Poster advertising concert on Sunday, May 30, 1943, at Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City; concert featured the Ink Spots and Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra featuring Trevor Bacon, Peg Leg Bates, Red and Curley (not pictured); special added attraction of Sister Rosetta Tharpe; admission $1.00 in advance and $1.25 at the door; tickets on sale at Crown Drug Stores: 12th and Paseo, 18th and Vine, 22nd and Prospect; Monarch Taxi, KCMO; Drew's Pharmacy, Home Drug Co., KCK.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Jack Schenk presents Darktown Scandals

Poster advertising performances at Boone Theatre, Kansas City, for eight days commencing Saturday, September 27, 1941; featured events include a "Midnite Ramble Saturday-Sunday-Thursday" and "Jack Schenck presents Darktown Scandals"; poster advertises featured singer Ida Cox, "Plus red-hot stage band", and 'Cast of 35 / 12 singing, dancing, hi-brown babies;" illustration of dancing girl on poster.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Bank… with Complete Confidence

Poster advertising services for Douglass State Bank; services include "Checking accounts, 1 1/2% interest paid on savings accounts, Safe deposit boxes, Low interest rates on automobile loans and financing, Courteous personal service."
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Earle's Fall Fashion and Fur Show

Poster advertising Earle's Fall Fashion and Fur Show on Sunday, October 12, 1952, 8PM, at Music Hall in Municipal Auditorium; attractions include Marva Louis Spaulding, Miss Kansas City Popularity Contest, and $1,000 mink giveaway; $2.00 admission tickets available at Rose Room, Streets Hotel; Earle's, 2628 Indiana; Parkview Drug, 27th and Benton, Millie's Lounge, 26th and Indiana, Mardi Gras, 19th and Vine; photo of Marva Louis Spaulding on poster.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Count Basie

Poster advertising concert at Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, on Thursday, February 2, 1942, sponsored by Paseo Men's Service Club, featuring "The Spotlight sensation" Count Basie; admission 75 cents in advance.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Public Health Aspects of Tuberculosis

Poster advertising public talk presented by the Tuberculosis Society and Health Department of Kansas City as part of National Negro Health Week titled "Public Health Aspects of Tuberculosis" on Thursday, March 29, 1945, 8PM, at Lincoln High School; featuring presentation by Dr. Roderick Brown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Member, Board of Directors, National Tuberculosis Association; Senior Surgeon (Reserve), U.S. Public Health Service; free admission.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Cab Calloway and His Cotton Club Orchestra

Poster advertising concert at Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, on Sunday, October 11, 1942, featuring Cab Calloway and his Cotton Club Orchestral; admission 75 cents in advance and 90 cents at the door; tickets on sale at Crown Drug Stores, Monarch Taxi, Cundiff Drug Store, 5th and Quindaro; Drew's Pharmacy, and Home Drug Co., Kansas City, Kansas.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Count Basie and His Orchestra

Poster advertising concert at Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, on Monday, April 11, 1938, featuring Count Basie and His Orchestra along with Jimmy Rushing, presented by Music Corporation of America and sponsored by Musicians Relief Association; admission 75 cents in advance and $1.00 at the door.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Jimmy Keith's Swingtet

Concert poster advertising Jimmy Keith's Swingtet featuring Joe Coleman, "singing discovery of the year!"
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Hear the Ink Spots

Poster advertising new ballad single "When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano" sung by the Ink Spots; listed as Decca Record No. 3195.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050
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Gala Cabaret Party and Floor Show

Poster advertising Gala Cabaret Party and Floor Show presented by AMVETS at Armory on 18th and Highland on Sunday, June 29, 1947, 10PM to 2AM; music by Gene Carter and Orchestra; $1.00 suggested donation.
Type: posters
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Collection Identifier: MS-0050