Pla-Mor Ballroom Photograph Collection

Description
This collection consists of photographs related to the entertainment complex formerly at Linwood and Main in Kansas City, Missouri. Included are architectural renderings of the proposed development; interior and exterior shots; bandleaders and musicians, most notably Pla-Mor band director Chic Scoggin and his orchestra; as well as other miscellaneous subjects.
Member of
LaBudde Special Collections
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Publicity print of Ted Weems and his Orchestra

Publicity print of Ted Weems and his Orchestra with several photo insets. Caption reads: Music Corporation of America presents America's Favorite Radio Dance Orchestra / Ted Weems and his Orchestra / Victor Artists. Stylized promo photo consisting of three image insets: one of Ted Weems and two of Ted Weems with his orchestra.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-054.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin, Pla-Mor Orchestra director

Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin, Pla-Mor Orchestra director, standing and holding conducting baton.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-053.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Pla-Mor Instructors, season 1935-1936

Unidentified group of instructors; caption reads: Pla-Mor Instructors, season 1935-1936.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-057.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Clicquot Club Eskimos

Publicity photo of Clicquot Club Eskimos radio orchestra wearing novelty fur costumes with hoods. The bandleader, Harry Reser, is seated, holding a banjo.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-060.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Abe Lyman

Publicity photo of Abe Lyman.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-062.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity print of Paul Whiteman

Publicity print of Paul Whiteman.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-061.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Dave Harman and his Greater Orchestra

Publicity photo of Dave Harman and his Greater Orchestra; E.F. Calnan Sr. is one member of the orchestra; caption reads: Dave Harman and his Greater Orchestra / Exclusive Management / Orchestra Corporation of America.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-040.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin and his Pla-Mor Orchestra

Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin and His Pla-Mor Orchestra standing outside on sidewalk; caption reads: Yours for dance satisfaction / Chic Scoggin's Pla-Mor Ball Room Orchestra.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-041.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Unidentified group of men huddled around a radio-phonograph

Unidentified group of men huddled around a Victor Electrola RE-45 radio-phonograph.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-051.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin, Pla-Mor Orchestra director

Publicity photo of Chic Scoggin, Pla-Mor Orchestra director.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-052.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Don Redman and His Orchestra performing on stage

Don Redman and his Orchestra performing on stage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-049.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Unidentified orchestra with fourteen members on stage

Unidentified orchestra with fourteen members on stage holding instruments.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-050.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Phil Baxter and his Orchestra

Publicity photo of Phil Baxter and his El Torreon Orchestra standing in a parlor room.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-045.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of Phil Baxter and his El Torreon Orchestra

Publicity photo of Phil Baxter and his El Torreon Orchestra seated at a long table.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-046.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065
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Publicity photo of unidentified member of the Pla-Mor Orchestra

Publicity photo of unidentified member of the Pla-Mor Orchestra, smiling at camera and wearing corsage.
Type: Image
File: umkc_lsc_plamor_photo-037.png
Collection Identifier: MS-0065