1922 Hale Department Store Christmas Chorus
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Rating |
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File Name |
ARB-0146 |
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Title |
1922 Hale Department Store Christmas Chorus |
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Contributors |
Arbuckle, Clyde, 1903-1998 (collector) |
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Date |
1922 |
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Description |
The Hale Christmas Chorus gathered on the sidewalk near the Hale Department Store's South Second Street entrance, preparing to celebrate San Jose's Music Week. Comprised entirely of Hale employees, the chorus director was Homer Pugh. The group is standing in front of James Dixon's harness repair shop, 121 South Second Street. |
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Subject-TGM |
Men
Singers
Women |
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Geographic Coverage |
San Jose -- California |
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Object Type |
Photographic prints |
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Format |
image/jpg2000 |
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Dimensions |
8 x 10 in. |
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Rights |
Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use. For more information on copyright or permissions for this image, please contact the California Room: http://www.sjlibrary.org/research/special/ca/contacts_index.html |
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Collection |
Clyde Arbuckle Photograph Collection |
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Language |
english |
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Repository |
San Jose Public Library California Room |
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Note |
Black and white photograph. Edges frayed, and fortified with transparent tape. A large tear repaired with transparent tape. Written on verso: "Music Week Chorus 1923" and in red ink"c 10/15/73." Card paper stuck on verso has stamp "CLYDE ARBUCKLE" and written on it a list of people in the image: Jimmy James, Mrs. Harter, Mr Hunter, Adv., Homer Pugh; Lois Buscato, Mr Britton, Buyer (middle part & glasses), Miss Edith Johnson. Paper on verso has typed information "O. A. Hale organized San Jose's biggest department store in 1876, and made sure it stayed that way for many years afterward. He and his posterity must also have loved music and singing. This photo shows the Hale Chorus, composed entirely of Hale employees, gathered with their director, Homer Pugh, on the sidewalk near the store's Second Street entrance preparatory to celebrating San Jose's 1923 Music Week." Stamped on verso "CLYDE ARBUCKLE." Written on recto in pen on overhead banner in photograph : "Christmas Chorus - O A Hale & Co." |
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