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African American Performance and Entertainment History: Ethel Waters Career Archive 1927-1968

1927réf. 206461927. Waters Ethel career archive 1927-1968 documents African American performance history across stage film and music supporting research into Black entertainment racial integration in American media and queer cultural history. Waters emerged from the Harlem jazz and blues scene of the 1920s and became one of the highest-paid Black recording artists of her era later breaking barriers in Broadway film and television. The archive traces her transition from early musical theater into mid-century film and stage productions including roles that engaged directly with race relations in the United States. Her career also holds significance within LGBTQ cultural history as her bisexual identity and audience following positioned her within overlapping communities of performance and identity. Archive of eight items including five black-and-white silver gelatin photographs one sheet music booklet and two printed theatrical programs/handbills dating from 1927 to 1968. 1 Kahn Gus and Moret Neil. Chlo-e Song of the Swamp. San Francisco: Villa Moret Inc. 1927. Six-page sheet music booklet featuring a photographic image of Waters from Africana the production marking her Broadway debut; interior leaf loose. 2 Press photograph for Pinky. 1949. Waters appears with co-star Jeanne Crain during filming; verso caption describes production context. 3 Press photograph for Pinky. 1949. Scene depicting Crain leaning on Waters in a domestic interior; caption identifies film. 4 Handbill for The Member of the Wedding. Milwaukee: Davidson Theatre February 18 1952. Single sheet with photographic portrait of Waters who originated the role of Berenice Sadie Brown. 5 Lobby card for The Member of the Wedding. 1952. Waters pictured with Julie Harris and Brandon deWilde in a domestic scene. 6 Program booklet for At Home with Ethel Waters. New York: 48th Street Theatre 1953. Sixteen-page program listing 26 songs performed with accompanist Reginald Beane including "Am I Blue" and "Stormy Weather" alongside biographical text and photographs. 7 Lobby card for The Sound and the Fury. 1959. Waters appears with Jack Warden and Stephen Perry in her final film role. 8 Press photograph of Waters with Jim Brown. 1968. Image shows Brown greeting Waters at MGM studios; caption printed on verso. Materials include a mix of promotional imagery performance documentation and printed ephemera tied to specific productions. Spanning four decades the archive situates Waters within major developments in American entertainment including the expansion of Black performers into mainstream film and television and the negotiation of racial representation in works such as Pinky. Her stage and musical performances document continuity between early jazz-era entertainment and mid-century theatrical production while her later appearances reflect sustained visibility across changing media landscapes. Minor edge wear occasional creasing and one chipped corner to a photograph not affecting the image; materials remain well preserved. Overall in very good condition. unknown

Max Rambod Inc. · États-Unis485,00 $US≈ 432,46 €

Waters, Nicholas B (Bell, Benjamin)Biblio.com

A System of Surgery. Extracted from the Works of Benjamin Bell of Edinburgh: By Nicholas B. Waters M.D. Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and one of the Physicians and Surgeons to the Philadelphia Dispensary. Illustrated with Notes and Copperplates

1791réf. blb05613Philadelphia: T. Dobson 1791. 1st American. Hardcover. Good. Full leather with maroon title box to spine and gilt lettering and horizontal rulings. Book is tight and square with just a few slighltly loose pages and rubbing to the edges and corners of boards. Free of major flaws or markings inside and out other than a white spot to front the aforementioned wear general toning to pages and the signature of the prior and original 1791 owner Cyrus Hamlin. Provenance is detailed in a laid-in hand-written note - this was the original copy used by Cyrus Hamlin father of the future Vice-President of the USA Hannibal Hamlin under Abraham Lincoln when he attended Harvard Medical School in 1793. Purchased from the Hamlin estate in 2022. All 12 fold-out plates which appear in the Appendix along with a complete text explanation of each were engraved by James Trenchard. They are all in Good or better condition with small closed tears to some of them. They depict various surgical instruments. This is the First Edition of the American abridgment of Bell's 6-volume System of Surgery 1782 -87 in which Bell amongst many other advances such as developments in vascular surgery advocated the routine use of opium to relieve post-operative pain ""to be able to alleviate the misery of those who are obliged to submit to dangerous operations must afford the biggest gratification to every practitioner"". In his preface the editor Waters credits the famous New York surgeon John Jones with reviewing the manuscript and with adding footnotes which appear throughout. Jones was the author of the first surgical text by an American. T. Dobson hardcover

Barberry Lane Booksellers · États-Unis495,00 $US≈ 441,37 €

EG Waters E GBiblio.com

Shaw Savill Line England-New Zealand South Africa-Australia Cape Town & Table Mountain

1930réf. 143441London UK: Gibbs & Gibbs Ltd. Litho. London. c. 1930. Original colour lithograph. Minimal chipping on the upper side edges along with some discolouration staining on the top quarter of the poster. The size is 99.5 x 64cm or 39.25" x 25.25". It is in overall good condition Step into the enchanting world of 1930s travel with a captivating and scarce lithograph poster from the Shaw Savill Line. Promoting their England-New Zealand-South Africa-Australia route this exquisite artwork transports viewers to the magnificent landscapes and cultural gems along this extraordinary journey. Encased within a lush green border the poster showcases a stunning painting of Cape Town and its iconic Table Mountain capturing the imagination and stirring a sense of wanderlust. At the top of the poster the title "Shaw Savill Line" stands proudly in vibrant orange immediately drawing attention and evoking a sense of grandeur. Just below the route is elegantly presented in green highlighting the extensive reach of the Shaw Savill Line's voyage. The beautiful painting of Cape Town takes center stage its soft colors and intricate details reflecting the natural beauty and rich heritage of this captivating destination. The bottom portion of the poster features the SS&A logo on the left a symbol of reliability and excellence in maritime travel. In the middle the featured location Cape Town is highlighted serving as a visual reminder of the allure and adventure awaiting travelers along this route. Finally in the bottom right corner the artist's signature adds a personal touch a testament to the skill and artistry behind this captivating creation. This vintage lithograph travel poster captures the essence of a bygone era inviting viewers to embark on a remarkable voyage across continents showcasing the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town and enticing travelers to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with the Shaw Savill Line. 1930 Gibbs & Gibbs, Ltd. Litho. London. unknown

Aquila Books · Canada750,00 $CA≈ 475,95 €

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