Brian Thurn Collection

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...

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...

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...

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...

Class of 1933 group photo at Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri.

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...

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...

Hand drawn poster advertising New Year's Eve Breakfast Dance, Friday, December 31 from 11PM to 5AM, at the Beau Brummel Club, 1729 Lydia, Kansas City, featuring Jumping Joe Thomas and His All Star...

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...

Election campaign poster for Bruce R. Watkins, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for circuit clerk, Kansas City; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate.

Election campaign poster for Warren James, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for 10th District State Representative, Kansas City; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate.

Poster for Fall Festival, October 18, 19, & 20, 6PM- 10:30PM, at Church of the Holy Spirit, 25th and Brooklyn; advertising prizes and refreshment booths in addition to $450 in bonds at event.

Election campaign poster for William Carson, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for 14th District State Representative, Missouri; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate.

Election campaign poster for Freedom Inc. candidates on the Democrat ballot representing the 2nd Ward, Kansas City: Bruce R. Watkins and Catherine Mitchell. Includes a black and white photograph of...

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...

Poster advertising Easter Cabaret Matinee performance presented by Progress Patrol, April 13, 1952, from 4PM to 8PM at Armory on 18th & Highland, Kansas City, featuring Gene Carter and Orchestra along...

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...

Concert poster advertising Jimmy Keith's Swingtet featuring Joe Coleman, "singing discovery of the year!"

Poster advertising employment and rental services for M & R Employment Agency at 3835 Prospect; jobs listed include "Chauffeurs, Butlers, Waiters, Truck Drivers, Station Attendants, Housemen, Laborers...

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...

Poster advertising third annual Xmas Frolic presented by R.T. Coles Veterans School on Monday, December 26, 1949, at New Prospect Hall, 22nd & Prospect; featuring music by R.T. Coles G.I. Pranksters...

Election campaign poster for Alan Wheat, Freedom Inc. candidate on the Democrat ballot for 26th District State Representative, Missouri; includes a black and white photograph of the candidate in front...

Poster advertising "S.S. Savoy To Hawaii" presented by Lincoln Junior College on November 17, 8:00 PM at Lincoln High Auditorium & Gym; admission 65 cents in advance, 75 cents at the door.

Samuel "Baby" Lovett (seated, left) and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.

Samuel "Baby" Lovett (far left) and unidentified musicians at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.