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Link to Image Titled: Joyland Amusement Park
Title/Object Name: Joyland Amusement Park
Creator: Wichita Eagle
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Aerial view looking west toward Joyland Amusement Park, 2801 South Hillside Street, showing roller coaster and Ferris wheel. New home construction is evident in Pawnee Ranch subdivision on north; Gypsum creek meanders in south and east. Joyland opened in 1949.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, sports and recreation, business and industry, aerials, residences, rivers, amusement parks, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, Joyland.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Wichita Photograph Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms99-3.2.joyland.1

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theater
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8 x 6 inches
Description: Orpheum Theater employees in costume promoting "Invasion U.S.A." movie. They pose in front of one of Wichita's air raid sirens in lobby of theater. Photograph taken February 1952.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people, business and industry, civil defense
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: M. Meredith "Millie" Hill Collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson Movie Palaces Material
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-06.4.10.1

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theater
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1952
Physical Details: 8.5 x 6.5 inches
Description: Civil Defense Rescue Service truck in front of Orpheum Theater as part of "Invasion U.S.A." movie promotion. Photograph taken February 1952. View is looking north toward building from East 1st Street.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people, business and industry, civil defense
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: M. Meredith "Millie" Hill Collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson Movie Palaces Material
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-06.4.10.2

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theater
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theater
Creator: Joe Goulart
Date Original: Circa 1955
Physical Details: 6 x 8 inches
Description: View looking northeast toward Orpheum Theater at corner of 1st and Broadway streets. Marquee advertises "King Kong" movie for kiddie matinee. Tilford Pharmacy at left.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, street scenes, arts and entertainment
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: M. Meredith "Millie" Hill Collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson Movie Palaces Material
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-06.4.10.3

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theater
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1955
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Orpheum Theater concession stand decked out for Christmas.
Keywords: Wichita, business and industry, arts and entertainment, holidays.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: M. Meredith "Millie" Hill Collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson Movie Palaces Material
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-06.4.8.1

Link to Image Titled: Roller Coaster at Joyland
Title/Object Name: Roller Coaster at Joyland
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: Circa 1955
Physical Details: 9 x 6 inches
Description: Thrill-seekers ride Joyland Amusement's Park wooden roller coaster. Located at 2801 South Hillside Street, Joyland opened in 1949.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: Archives of the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2002-12.70.65a.2

Link to Image Titled: Boulevard Theater
Title/Object Name: Boulevard Theater
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: 1956
Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches
Description: Movie-goers line up at Boulevard Theater located at southwest corner of George Washington Boulevard and Lincoln Street. Theater was part of Boulevard Plaza Shopping Center which opened in December 1951. View is looking east from frontage road called George Washington Drive.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people, business and industry, buildings, street scenes.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Negative
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.1.0.27

Link to Image Titled: Junior Assembly
Title/Object Name: Junior Assembly
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: Circa 1957
Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches
Description: High school students dance to music of Jimmy Koci ensemble at Broadview Hotel ballroom. Members-only Junior Assembly events brought together juniors and seniors from Wichita high schools to socialize.
Keywords: Wichita; people; organizations, clubs and groups; arts and entertainment.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Negative
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.1.0.34

Link to Image Titled: Junior Assembly
Title/Object Name: Junior Assembly
Creator: Howard Eastwood
Date Original: Circa 1957
Physical Details: 4 x 5 inches
Description: High school students dance in conga line at Broadview Hotel ballroom. Members-only Junior Assembly events brought together juniors and seniors from Wichita high schools to socialize.
Keywords: Wichita; people; organizations, clubs and groups; arts and entertainment.
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Negative
Collection Name: Howard Eastwood Collection
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_tms509.1.0.33

Link to Image Titled: Orpheum Theater
Title/Object Name: Orpheum Theater
Creator: Unknown photographer
Date Original: 1957
Physical Details: 8 x 10 inches
Description: Orpheum Theater employees in costume promoting "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter" movie. They pose in lobby of theater.
Keywords: Wichita, arts and entertainment, people, business and industry
Subject: Wichita (Kan.) -- Pictorial works
Type: Photograph
Collection Name: M. Meredith "Millie" Hill Collection of Orpheum Theatre and John Eberson Movie Palaces Material
Date Digital: 2003
Identifier: wsu_ms2001-06.4.10.4

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