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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…

Showgirl Elnorah Huff-Williamson is performing directly behind a blackface entertainer in a minstrel show. Blackface originated in the 19th century, it was a way to stereotype blacks, which depicted and humiliated blacks for all of history.

A rare photo business card from the New Club DeLisa that was owned by the DeLisa brothers.

A three-quarter length autographed photograph program of Bill Doggett facing left with left arm on left knee.

Business Card from the original house band leader Red Sauders at the Club DeLisa located on the Chicago's south side.

An autographed photo post card of "Antoine "Fats" Domino, Jr. He is an American pianist and singer-songwriter, of French Creole descent. No exact date

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…

Roberts Show Girls Posing in Mini Stripe Western Costumes

"Arthur Braggs was instrumental in bringing world class productions to the Paradise Club in Idlewild, Michigan during the 1950's and 1960's" https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/cKCj0

The Idlewild Review was a show that traveled to various city to help…