Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between

Baptists, Bootleggers, and Everything in Between

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Professor Hamilton's Diary: Dec. 29, 1935

Professor Hamilton's Diary: Dec. 29, 1935

They have a big day at New York's Radio City Music Hall

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The professor, his wife, mother-in-law and daughter Gwennie had an unforgettable day in New York centered around Radio City Music Hall. In his understated way, he described it as “A quite enjoyable experience.” It must have knocked the eyes out of budding musician Gwennie, not to mention her ears! Paid subscribers can read on about what the Hamiltons saw and heard and learn a little about this fabled performance venue.

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The 60-foot-high foyer of the music hall featured a huge mural by Ezra Winter. This postcard is offered by an eBay dealer.

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