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[1910s]-[1980s]

Colour and black and white slides depicting musicians and entertainment landmarks around Manitoba, many of which were featured in Owen Clark’s book “Musical Ghosts”.

The Walker Theatre

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[1910s]

Part of Owen Clark collection

Frank Wrights Orchestra at the Banff Springs Hotel

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1933

Part of Owen Clark collection

Photograph shows Virginia Fair (entertainer and hostess), Sid Doe (bass), Dib Burdett (piano and leader), Eddie Schultz (trumpet), Eddie Peterson (trombone), Jimmy King (saxophone and vocals), Al Doe (drum and vibs), Cam Christian (saxophone), Les Atkins (musical director and cello).

Laif Cassidy Orchestra at the Banff Springs Hotel

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1930

Part of Owen Clark collection

Photograph shows Laif Cassidy, Harry Karr (saxophone), Chick Mge., Bus Totten (trumpet), Sammy Davis (bass), Jackie Williamson.

Claude Turner Band at the Fort Garry Hotel

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1945

Part of Owen Clark collection

Date of photograph is approximate, [ca. 1945].

Promotional autograph card for the Cave Supper Club

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1944

Part of Owen Clark collection

A promotional card for the Cave Supper Club, located at the corner of Donald Street and Ellice Avenue. The inside has a dedicated space to collect autographs and has a photo of the The Cave Orchestra affixed (taken by Gibsons Photographers). The names of the band members are hand-written in the autograph section, from left to right: unknown on piano; Maxine Ware on vocals; "BB?" on drums; Stan Hykaway on bass; Ed Peterson on trombone; Joe Paley on saxophone; Lloyd Somers and Johnny Bering on trumpet; and unknown and Gil Hanson on saxophone. November 13, 1944 is written in the date section.

Johnny Bering and His Orchestra on air with CJRC at the St. Charles Hotel

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1937

Part of Owen Clark collection

Photograph of Johnny Bering and His Orchestra at the St. Charles Hotel. Their performance is being broadcast over the radio station CJRC. The photograph was taken by Carach Photo and is captioned "St. Charles Hotel - 1937" in black marker.

Rancho Don Carlos Casino

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[1950s?]

Part of Owen Clark collection

Group of musicians eating dinner at Don Carlos Casino with Johnny Bering standing in rear

First recital at the Civic Auditorium

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9 Nov. 1932

Part of Morris Block collection

Photograph mounted on cardboard of the first recital held at the newly built Civic Auditorium on November 9, 1932. Lawrence Tibbett was peforming with Stewart Wille on piano. The performance was part of the “Celebrity Concert Series” directed by Fred M. Gee. Photograph taken by P.M. Adam

Block, Morris