Nejdl, Adolph, Photograph Collection, 1940-1960s (C184)

.4 linear feet

INTRODUCTION

The Adolph Nejdl Photograph Collection primarily consists of black and white 8x10 promotional photographs of female burlesque and exotic dancers, 1940-1960s.

DONOR INFORMATION

The Adolph Nejdl Photograph Collection was donated to the State Historical Society of Missouri through the Office of the Missouri State Treasurer--Unclaimed Property Section on April 10, 2003 (SHS Acc. No. 5980).

SCOPE AND CONTENT

The Adolph Nejdl Photograph Collection contains over 200 8x10 photographs of female burlesque and exotic dancers. The photographs are in alphabetical order by the dancer's stage name. Nearly all the photographs are autographed, often to "Al at the Grand Theater." Mr. Nejdl was presumably an employee or regular patron of the Grand Theater. This collection depicts a wide range of fashionable costumes, formal gowns, and negligees.

FOLDER LIST

f. 1-14Photographs, 1940-1960s

INDEX TERMS

These index terms are the subjects, people, places, etc. under which this collection is listed in all available indexes at The State Historical Society of Missouri-Columbia. If you are interested in a specific index term, please contact the reference staff.