COLLECTION NAME:
Ward Morgan Collection
Record
Identifier:
exwaWMorgan_b04e1165_006.tif
Title:
Performers saluting on stage, CHS Band Follies, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Date:
1943-03-29
Description:
Black-and-white photograph of performers on stage during the Kalamazoo Central High School Band Follies Show. View shows a line of men and women saluting toward the center figures who hold a flag draped between them. On the both sides of the row are musicians in military uniforms and playing trumpets. In the background are two rows of young men in uniform seated behind music stands. The stage is seen from a balcony. The photograph was taken for the Kalamazoo Gazette. According to Gazetteer articles published between March 26-29, 1943, the Kalamazoo Central High School presented a 300 cast variety show entitled "Yanks--Our Thanks" in order to honor those serving in the armed forces. The entertainment featured the evolution of America in dance, dramatic skits, and music.
Client:
Kalamazoo Gazette
Photographer:
Morgan, Ward C., 1907-1997
Building:
Kalamazoo Central High School. Auditorium
Location:
Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Time Period:
1940 - 1949
Subject:
Kalamazoo Central High School--Students
Subject:
Theatrical productions
Subject:
Aerial views
Subject:
Stages (Platforms)
Subject:
Musicians
Subject:
Musical instruments
Keywords:
Negatives; Women; Uniforms
Language:
eng
Source:
1165-06, Ward Morgan Collection, A-1755, Box 4, B & W, 4"x 5" negative
Rights Status:
In Copyright
Access Rights:
Digital reproduction published by Western Michigan University and made available for private study, scholarship or research use under applicable U.S. Law. Access to digital reproductions provided by the Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Western Michigan University.
Type:
Still Image
Publisher:
Western Michigan University
Collection:
Ward Morgan Collection
Relation:
7 photos in event - 1165
Digitization Date:
2024
Performers saluting on stage, CHS Band Follies, Kalamazoo, Michigan
