Joseph K. Redmond, Jr. Collection

Description
The Joseph K. Redmond Collection is rich in images reflecting Kansas City's theatrical legacy. Redmond was a theatre manager for the Uptown and Tower theatres in Kansas City, and he collected material about local theaters, both movie and stage.
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LaBudde Special Collections
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Marquee advertising "Comanche Territory"

Marquee advertising the film "Comanche Territory" at the Tower Theatre, 213 E 12th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-056.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Tower Theater

Tower Theater, 213 E 12th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-053.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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tower piece of the Tower Theatre prior to demolition

The tower piece of the Tower Theatre prior to demolition; 213 E 12th St.; Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-061.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Marquee advertising "Crazy House" at the Uptown Theater

Marquee advertising the film "Crazy House" at the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-065.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Tower Theater manager S. Bernard Joffee

Tower Theater manager, S. Bernard Joffee.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-062.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Representatives of the Motion Picture Association of Kansas City with others at the Uptown Theater

Representatives of the Motion Picture Association of Kansas City with unidentified theater employees and children attending "Santa Claus in August" at the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-081.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Two thousand children in the auditorium for "Santa Claus in August" at the Uptown Theater

Two thousand children seated in the auditorium for "Santa Claus in August" at the Uptown Theatrer at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-082.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Joseph Redmond dressed as Santa and an unidentified clown greeting children at the Uptown Theater

Joseph Redmond dressed as Santa and an unidentified clown greeting children as they exit a bus to participate in "Santa Claus in August" at the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-079.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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George Baker, Joe Neger, and Earl Jameson distribute candy to children in the lobby of the Uptown Theater

George Baker, Joe Neger, and Earl Jameson (left to right) distribute candy to children following a showing of the film "Bambi" as part of "Santa Claus in August" in the lobby of the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-080.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Simon D.J. Collins poses with a cut-out of Betty Grable promoting the film "Coney Island" at the Uptown Theater

Employee Simon D.J. Collins poses with a cut-out of Betty Grable advertising the film "Coney Island" (the cut-out was later stolen and replaced) at the Uptown Theater, 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-069.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Chained cut-out of Betty Grable advertising "Coney Island" at the Uptown Theater

Chained cut-out of Betty Grable advertising the film "Coney Island" (the cut-out was previously stolen and replaced) at the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-070.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Group of children lined up with Joseph Redmond for "Santa Claus in August" outside the Uptown Theater

Group of children lined up with Joseph Redmond dressed as Santa for "Santa Claus in August" outside the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-077.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Group of children lined up for "Santa Claus in August" outside the Uptown Theater

Group of children lined up for "Santa Claus in August" (Joseph Redmond as Santa) outside the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-078.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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Promotional billboard advertising "Coney Island" at the Uptown Theater

Promotional billboard advertising the film "Coney Island" at the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway; Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-071.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007
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"Hurdy-Gurdy" pianola jukebox advertising "Coney Island" at the Uptown Theater

A "Hurdy-Gurdy" pianola jukebox advertising the film "Coney Island" at the Uptown Theater at 37th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_redmond_photo-072.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0007