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A Pageant of Blue Hill, Maine, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
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A Pageant of Blue Hill, Maine, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
A Pageant of Blue Hill, Maine, [193-]. A Pageant of Blue Hill - 1762-1939 - Presented by the Blue Hill Schools - in Commemoration of the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the incorporation of the town - January 30 1789 - 6 Episodes - 12 Scenes - Town Hall - Blue Hill - June 1...Seats may be secured at Moor Electric Company store...This Historical Pageant is directed by Albert L. Hickey - State Director Federal Theatre Project'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers, re-employ them on public relief, and to bring theater to thousands in the United States who had never before seen live theatrical performances
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A Pageant of Blue Hill, Maine: A Commemoration of the Town's Sesquicentennial Anniversary (1762-1939) This photograph showcases a pageant playbill from Blue Hill, Maine, in the 1930s. The event, presented by the Blue Hill Schools, was held in commemoration of the town's 150th anniversary since its incorporation on January 30, 1789. The Pageant consisted of six episodes and twelve scenes, with seats available for purchase at the Moor Electric Company store. The Federal Theatre Project, an initiative of the U.S. Works Progress Administration (WPA), oversaw the production of this historical pageant. Established in 1935, the Federal Theatre Project aimed to conserve and develop theater skills, re-employ theater workers, and bring live theatrical performances to communities across the United States, including those that had never experienced such entertainment before. Directed by Albert L. Hickey, who served as the State Director of the Federal Theatre Project, this pageant was a significant cultural event in the town of Blue Hill. The graphic design of the playbill exudes a sense of political and historical importance, with intricately designed lettering and a striking color palette of blue and white. The pageant served as a testament to the town's rich heritage and the enduring power of the arts to bring communities together. This photograph is a valuable historical artifact, providing a glimpse into the past and the role of the Federal Theatre Project in preserving and promoting the performing arts during the New Deal era in America.
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