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Little Jessie James, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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Little Jessie James, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Little Jessie James, [193-]. Warburton Theatre, Yonkers, N.Y. - Extra!...2nd Big Week by Popular Demand...Federal Theatre Presents - The Musical Knockout - Little Jessie James'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances
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Administration Works Progress Cultural Event Federal Theatre Project Musical New Deal Playbill Show Stage Show Works Progress Administration Graphic Design Playhouse
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This photograph features Little Jessie James, a talented performer during the 1930s, taken during his appearance at the Warburton Theatre in Yonkers, New York. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), is responsible for bringing this theatrical experience to life. Established in 1935, the Federal Theatre Project aimed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ theater workers on public relief, and make live theatrical performances accessible to thousands of Americans who had never before experienced such cultural events. The intriguing playbill, displayed prominently in the photograph, announces 'The Musical Knockout' with 'Little Jessie James' as the second big week's feature. The bold, expressive lettering and graphic design, reminiscent of the era, add to the allure of the event. The poster's text, 'Federal Theatre Presents,' proudly showcases the government's commitment to the arts and entertainment during this time. Little Jessie James, a name synonymous with the Federal Theatre Project, is believed to be Harlan Thompson or Archer Harry, two African American performers who graced the stages during this period. The photograph serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the 1930s and the impact of the New Deal's initiatives on the arts and entertainment industry in the United States.
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