Description: This program advertises the play "the Gladiator" starring "America's Brilliant Young Tragedian" Robert Downing as Spartacus. It includes newspaper reviews of the play, historical information about Spartacus and illustrations from the play. The final page describes the scenery and costumes as being the same used at the Star Theatre in New York, and lists the company of performers. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS559_B13F20_002_1
Subjects: Arts and entertainment; Theater--Ohio; Performers
Places: Muskingum County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photo of two comedic performers on stage in front of a theater audience. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B11F04_27_001
Subjects: Comedy programs; Theaters; Audiences; Performers
Places: Ohio
 

Description: This photograph shows William Frederick Cody, famously nicknamed "Buffalo Bill" and his troupe from Buffalo Bill's Wild West visiting Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County in 1916. A note on the photograph reads "Buffalo Bill and his troupe when they visited N.C.R. in 1916. Wm. Cody (Buffalo Bill) is near the center of front row, and to his left are Col. E.A. Deede, Earl Reeder, Robert Carney and Charles Stout at the extreme right." Buffalo Bill was an American hunter and showman who, after his military service, started a show that traveled across the country called Buffalo Bill's Wild West, featuring other well-known performers, like sharp-shooter Annie Oakley. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F03_002_001
Subjects: Dayton (Ohio); Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; Entertainment; Performers; American Indians in Ohio
Places: Dayton (Ohio); Montgomery County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two musicians identified as Harvey Phelps (left) and Jim Gayle (right), posed with a banjo and guitar, in a photograph taken for the Columbus Free Press. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B02F04_04
Subjects: Musical instruments; Musicians; Folk music; Performers
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph taken for the Columbus Free Press showing a musical group called "Chaotic Good" performing during the opening of the HAADCO Global Store on October 20 (year unknown). The acoustic trio plays a guitar, bowed psaltery and percussion instruments. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B02F09_06
Subjects: Bands (Music)--Ohio; Musical instruments; Musicians; Performers; Arts and entertainment
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing three women acting in a play put on by the Clinton League, November 1924. The caption reads, "Mrs. Kinkead, Madame Delzell and Mrs. Wood as they appeared in "The Work House Ward," Nov. '24. Members voted this one of the cleverest bits of acting ever produced in the League. Mrs. Kinkead at this time was 64 years of age, Madame Delzell was 71 and Mrs. Wood 85." This image was included in a "Memory Book" compiled by Mrs. H. V. Cottrell, historian for the Clinton League (sometimes called the Clinton Welfare League) from 1938-1943. The book shows the development of the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, and records the history of the League. The Clinton League was a women's group founded in 1912 to promote child welfare and later general welfare in Columbus, but which was based in and primarily focused on the area of Clintonville. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P285_MB1_179
Subjects: Clintonville (Ohio); Clinton League; Women--Charities; Performers; Skits
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing three women acting in a play put on by the Clinton League, November 1924. The caption reads, "Mrs. Kinkead, Madame Delzell and Mrs. Wood as they appeared in "The Work House Ward," Nov. '24. Members voted this one of the cleverest bits of acting ever produced in the League. Mrs. Kinkead at this time was 64 years of age, Madame Delzell was 71 and Mrs. Wood 85." This image was included in a "Memory Book" compiled by Mrs. H. V. Cottrell, historian for the Clinton League (sometimes called the Clinton Welfare League) from 1938-1943. The book shows the development of the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, and records the history of the League. The Clinton League was a women's group founded in 1912 to promote child welfare and later general welfare in Columbus, but which was based in and primarily focused on the area of Clintonville. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P285_MB1_180
Subjects: Clintonville (Ohio); Clinton League; Women--Charities; Performers; Skits
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Group photograph identified as the Freedom Street Band wearing matching sweatshirts and posed with their instruments, taken for the Columbus Free Press. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B02F04_02
Subjects: Bands (Music)--Ohio; Musical instruments; Musicians; Performers;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph showing two women acting in a play put on by the Clinton League, November 1924. The caption for this and accompanying photographs reads, "Mrs. Kinkead, Madame Delzell and Mrs. Wood as they appeared in "The Work House Ward," Nov. '24. Members voted this one of the cleverest bits of acting ever produced in the League. Mrs. Kinkead at this time was 64 years of age, Madame Delzell was 71 and Mrs. Wood 85." This image was included in a "Memory Book" compiled by Mrs. H. V. Cottrell, historian for the Clinton League (sometimes called the Clinton Welfare League) from 1938-1943. The book shows the development of the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, and records the history of the League. The Clinton League was a women's group founded in 1912 to promote child welfare and later general welfare in Columbus, but which was based in and primarily focused on the area of Clintonville. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P285_MB1_181
Subjects: Clintonville (Ohio); Clinton League; Women--Charities; Performers; Skits
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph taken during an "Antique Tea" held by Mrs. Linn of the Clinton League. The women pictured are identified as Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Greubler, Mrs. McIntosh, Mrs. Linn, Mrs. Florence Pegg Wood, Mrs. Beechy, Mrs. Holcomb and Mrs. McCoy. This image was included in a "Memory Book" compiled by Mrs. H. V. Cottrell, historian for the Clinton League (sometimes called the Clinton Welfare League) from 1938-1943. The book shows the development of the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, and records the history of the League. The Clinton League was a women's group founded in 1912 to promote child welfare and later general welfare in Columbus, but which was based in and primarily focused on the area of Clintonville. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P285_MB1_209
Subjects: Clintonville (Ohio); Clinton League; Women--Charities; Performers; Skits
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of members of the Clinton League who were involved with the "Pageant of the Years" put on December 14, 1938. This group performed in the first of five "episodes" in the pageant titled "A Gay Christmas Party." This segment included music, conversation and costumes representing the period from 1840-1860. The standing women are identified as Miss Badgley, Mrs. Gatewood, Mrs. Mayo Delzell, Mrs. Blackman, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Clouse. Seated are Mrs. Cottrell, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Cresap, Mrs. W.A. Stevenson, and Mrs. Dustman. This image was included in a "Memory Book" compiled by Mrs. Mary Schafer, historian for the Clinton League (earlier called the Clinton Welfare League) from 1948-1953. The book shows the development of the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, between 1938 and 1953, and records the history of the League. The Clinton League was a women's group founded in 1912 to promote child welfare and later general welfare in Columbus, but which was based in and primarily focused on the area of Clintonville. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P285_MB1_216
Subjects: Clintonville (Ohio); Clinton League; Women--Charities; Performers; Skits
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of members of the Clinton League who were involved with the "Pageant of the Years" put on December 14, 1938. This group performed in the second of five "episodes" in the pageant titled "Female Benevolent Society of Franklin County." This segment included music, conversation and costumes representing the period from 1860-1880. The standing women are identified as Mrs. Hiatt, Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Fetsch, Mrs. Gale and Mrs. Ives. Seated are Mrs. Fred Jones, Mrs. Gump and Mrs. Landis. This image was included in a "Memory Book" compiled by Mrs. Mary Schafer, historian for the Clinton League (earlier called the Clinton Welfare League) from 1948-1953. The book shows the development of the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, between 1938 and 1953, and records the history of the League. The Clinton League was a women's group founded in 1912 to promote child welfare and later general welfare in Columbus, but which was based in and primarily focused on the area of Clintonville. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: P285_MB1_217
Subjects: Clintonville (Ohio); Clinton League; Women--Charities; Performers; Skits
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)