Tucker, Rachel2021-02-122021-02-122015-09https://hdl.handle.net/2097/41149Rachel 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.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.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.Alta VistaPearl Opera HouseRock Island RailroadWabaunsee CountymagicianBob SmithText