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  • Collection: The Personal Collection of Elnorah Huff-Williamson

The Jewel Box Revue Program. "The first Jewel Box Revue was co-produced in 1939 by Danny Brown and Doc Benner." The Jewel Box Revue was one of the first "Gay Boy Girl Revue". It was an Original All Male Revue that dated back to the early 1930's. The…

The Club was owned by four DeLisa brothers, they were of Italian decent. They were the owners of the Club DeLisa, which was one of the first "Black and Tan" entertainment venues in Chicago. 1934-1958

This picture comes from Italy via Facebook…

Studio shot of Elnorah Huff-Williamson posing with her left hand on her Saloon girl hat while sitting on the floor. Her right leg extended and her left leg bent.

Elnorah Huff-Williamson was a Chicago showgirl that performed at Club DeLisa and Roberts Show Club on the Chicago’s South-side in the 1950’s. Being a show girl required wearing revealing clothing, staying in shape, singing, dancing and constantly…

Original Roberts Show Club Photo Cover, 6622 South Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois
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