Pearl Opera House: Phantom of the Flint Hills, Alta Vista, Wabaunsee County, Kansas, 1880s-1970s
Loading...
Date
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Kansas State University, The Chapman Center for Rural Studies
Abstract
This study traces the introduction of an opera house to the small town of Alta Vista, Kansas and follows it until its closing. This highlights the role of the theater and its importance to the town. The author used collections at the Wabaunsee County Museum, historic photographs, interviews, newspaper accounts, and field work to the old opera house.
Description
Rachel Tucker, “Pearl Opera House: Phantom of the Flint Hills, Alta Vista, Wabaunsee County, Kansas, 1880s-1970s,” Chapman Center Research Collections, https://ccrsresearchcollections.omeka.net/items/show/237.
Keywords
Alta Vista, Pearl Opera House, Rock Island Railroad, Wabaunsee County, magician, Bob Smith
Citation
Collections
Endorsement
Review
Supplemented By
Referenced By
Creative Commons license
Except where otherwise noted, this item's license is described as This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). NOTE: Rights status of accompanying images may differ from text.
