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Acrobats

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Acrobatics + Baton 1

 File
Identifier: D030.04.0029.0001
Abstract

File cotains various materials used by Gwen to teach Acrobatics and Baton.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Baton

 File
Identifier: D030.01.0013.0001
Abstract

File contains personal papers of Gwen Bowen relating to Baton.

Dates: 1930-2012

Bercu Sisters Business Card, between 1925-1932

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0016.00001
Abstract

Business card of the Bercu Sisters: "Bercu Sisters Harryette and Dorothy, Toe and Acrobatic Dancers From the Orpheum Circuit.

Dates: between 1925-1932

Bercu Sisters in Acrobatic Pose, between 1932-1933

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0003.00001
Abstract

The glossy photograph shows Harryette bent over backwards on the floor and Dorothy kneeling behind her. The Bercu Sisters was an act on the Orpheum Vaudeville circuit.

Dates: between 1932-1933

Bercu Sisters in "Native" Costumes, between 1933-1935

 Item
Identifier: B3356.01.0003.0005.00001
Abstract

The Bercu sisters are on a stage with a backdrop. Dorothy is standing with her arms raised and Harryette is kneeling with her back arched so that he head is toward the audience. The Bercu sisters were vaudeville performers in the 1920s and 1930s.

Dates: between 1933-1935

Harryette Bercu Doing Splits, between 1936-1939

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0009.00001
Abstract

Harryette Bercu is doing splits in the air with each foot on a chair. Her arms are outstretched and she is wearing a two piece costume.

Dates: between 1936-1939

Harryette Bercu in Poster Pose, between 1936-1937

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0009.00002
Abstract

Harryette Bercu is standing one leg with her other foot touching her face. This publicity photograph was used for her billing as a contortionist.

Dates: between 1936-1937

Harryette Bercu in Striped Costume, between 1933-1936

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0009.00005
Abstract

Harryette Bercu is in a striped costume balancing on her arms while doing a sharp back bend so that her feet are by her face. Harryete and her sister Dorothy were Vaudeville performers on the Orpheum circuit during the 1920s and 1930s. This performance was part of Silver's Revue.

Dates: between 1933-1936

Harryette Bercu Stretching in Headress, between 1925-1930

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0009.00004
Abstract

Harryette Bercu is on the floor with one leg stretched in front of her and one foot almost touching her headress. Harryette and her sister Dorothy were Vaudeville performers in the 1920s and 1930s.

Dates: between 1925-1930

New Year's Eve Frolic Menu and Program, 1934 December 31

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0003.0016.00002
Abstract

New Year's Eve Frolic Menue and Program for the Hotel Ben Lomond in Ogden Utah. Dorothy and Harryette Bercu were dancers who performed on the Vaudeville circuit in the 1920s and 1930s. The cover is green and on the front is printed: "Happy New Year Hotel Ben Lomond New Year's Eve Frolic Menu and Program December 31 1934." There is a Dinner Dance Menu and the program which includes "Harryette and Dorthea Bercu, Acrobatic and Interpretive Soloists."

Dates: 1934 December 31