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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…

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

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

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

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.

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…