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1957 - Tennis US Clay Court Championships - River Forest

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['I Am An American' Day 1946 at Soldier's Field]

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[New Year's Eve party at the Pershing Ballroom]

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Ramon Williams Collection

Ramon Williams shot and created these films throughout Chicago and the American South. The collection features a number of historical figures and events, including Haile Selassie’s arrival in Chicago, Althea Gibson’s landmark US Nationals win, and several Bud Billiken parades. 8mm, 16mm. Sound, Silent. 1940-1975. 302 films.

1940s 1950s

16mm

Close-up Pan Portrait Shot Semi-close-up Titles

Chicago, IL Grand Boulevard Near South Side

Kelly, Edward J Louis, Joe Raye, Martha Rogers, Roy Simms, Hilda

Sound Silent

Alcoholic beverages Automobiles Bands Children Clothing and dress Dance Fashion Friendship Games Military Music Musicians Parties Performances Politicians Smoking Speech Sports event Tennis

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