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[OK Ranch, Playing Cards w/Herman, Sonja, Ollie, Cedric]

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[Herman at Penthouse Party_2]

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[Herman at Penthouse Party_1]

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Roberts Family Collection

This collection was shot primarily by Herman Roberts, his family and the staff of the Roberts Show Lounge. The films capture South Side nightlife from Englewood to Hyde Park, the Roberts Show Lounge in the '50s, rural Oklahoma, and Disneyland. 8mm, 16mm. Silent. 1950s. 34 films.

1920s 1950s 1960s

Close-up Establishing Shot House Exterior Pan Semi-close-up

Grand Boulevard Oklahoma South Side

Sound Silent

Alcoholic beverages Animal behavior Birthdays Chicago Clubs Clothing and dress Community Cooking Dance Diving Equestrian Families Family at leisure Family recreation Games Horseback riding Horses Outdoors Parties Pool Ranches Recreation Smoking Swimming

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