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Adelle Gordon Cohen: A Dancer's Story
My name is Adelle Gordon Cohen. I was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Rachel and Louis Gutman. My mother was a homemaker, and my father a master safe cracker and locksmith who worked for Independent Lock Company. I started dance classes at the age of five studying Denishawn, a form of modern dance. And then… continue reading ›
Category: 1950s 1960s Choreography Dance Las Vegas history Lou Walters' World Famous Latin Quarter New York history Nightclub Era Oral Histories Performing Arts
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of an Era
History of an Era, is part of the more expansive project that is the John Hemmer Archive. The seed of the archive is the story of singer/performer, John Hemmer, his community and collection of memorabilia. He and his cohort entertained during the midcentury nightclub era in New York City and beyond. The project centers around a documentary, John Hemmer & the Showgirls and additional documentation of performer experiences. These recollections are captured in the film, oral history videos, the digitizing and cataloging of personal materials and written articles. These histories are also expressed through live panel discussions taking place at libraries, museums, and festivals. The John Hemmer Archive's mission is to make available to future generations, mid-20th century live entertainment history through first-hand accounts. Furthermore, it strives to celebrate the performers who delighted thousands of patrons before popular culture changed the nightlife society landscape forever.
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