1956 Gridiron Show Program. A satirical theatrical show put on annually by the Baton Rouge Capitol Correspondents' Association since 1951. Original located in Baton Rouge Room vertical files.
"Bits from Hits" Baton Rouge High School, 1951. The Baton Rouge High School Ensemble played songs from musical comedies directed by Mrs. Audie Moffett with WIBR's "Ravin' Dave" as Master of Ceremonies. Taken from Baton Rouge High School Band...
"Hansel and Gretel Float" Sponsored by the North Baton Rouge Merchant's Association. The float won third prize. Photo by Baton Rouge Police Department. Mardi Gras. February 6, 1951.
"It is the purpose of this summary to provide the interested individual with essential facts in the background of Baton Rouge as a market for commodities..." 8 pages; 27 cm x 21 cm.
"Snow White Float" Sponsored by the Baton Rouge Elk's Club. The float won second prize. Photo by Baton Rouge Police Department. Mardi Gras. February 6, 1951.
Baton Rouge High School Clarinet Trio, 1951. Left to right: John Butler, Sidney Miller and Fred Young. Taken from Baton Rouge High School Band Scrapbook 1951-1952
Baton Rouge High School Dance Band, 1951. Robert Belcher is the band director. Other members include John Butler, Sidney Miller, Freddy Yerings, Mary Alice Gilentine, Brooks Adams, Ed Terrebone, Donald Welsh, Cecil Burgoyne and Bill de Vries. ...
Baton Rouge High School Wood Wind Ensemble, 1951. Left to right: Marie Reynaud, Denise Jones, Louis Berdon and Heather Hanman. Taken from Baton Rouge High School Band Scrapbook 1951-1952.
Esso-Standard Oil Safety Service Truck advertising National Fire Prevention Week, 1951. Original located in Fire Prevention Week: 1951 Report, BRFD Collection.
The Historic Lincoln Theatre, 1305 Myrtle Walk, Baton Rouge, La. was opened in 1951. The theater served Baton Rouge's African American community during Segregation. Performers such as Otis Redding, the Four Tops and Louis Armstrong performed here....
The Historic Lincoln Theatre, 1305 Myrtle Walk, Baton Rouge, La. was opened in 1951. The theater served Baton Rouge's African American community during Segregation. Performers such as Otis Redding, the Four Tops and Louis Armstrong performed here....