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Category Archives: Culture and the Arts
Katherine Dunham Donations
One of Ms. Dunham’s passions included the country of Haiti. “[Dunham arrived] in Haiti where she stayed for nine months. Her work in Haiti resulted in her thesis, “The Dances of Haiti: Their Social Organization, Classification, Form, and Function” and … Continue reading
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Joseph Center / East St. Louis Virtual Historical Society
One of the many projects of the SIUE IUR is to create the East St. Louis virtual historical society. This website contains many historic East St. Louis documents and pictures for use of students and for the public to explore … Continue reading
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Katherine Dunham Home
On a Saturday in November, the Institute for Urban Research partnered with student organizations from SIUE to clean up one of the treasurers of East St. Louis: the Katherine Dunham home. This home, which was occupied by Ms. Dunham, had … Continue reading
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“The High School Question” survey data coming soon
Coming later this spring will be an analysis of the survey data of Dr. Sarah VanSlette’s research into the effects of the age-old St. Louis question “Where did you go to high school?” Dr. VanSlette’s findings will report on the … Continue reading
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Tagged High School Question, Sarah VanSlette, St. Louis
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Andy Theising to be a guest on St. Louis Public Radio Show
Tomorrow, Wednesday January 30, 2013, Institute for Urban Research Director Dr. Andy Theising will be featured on the “St. Louis on the Air” show on St. Louis Public Radio. Dr. Theising will be discussing the latest book in the East … Continue reading
Urban Research Scholar Sarah VanSlette’s Research Mentioned in the RFT 2012 News Challenge
IUR Urban Research Scholar Sarah VanSlette’s research on growing up in or moving to St. Louis, particularly as it applies to the oft-asked question about which high school a person attended, has made it into the Riverfront Times’ 2012 News … Continue reading
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Tagged high school, RFT, Sarah Van Slette, St. Louis, Urban Research Scholar
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Secrets and Stories of the Old Courthouse
Our friends at the National Park Service have asked us to share the word about this upcoming event on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis!Advanced reservations are required and can be obtained here: http://old-courthouse-secrets.jnpa.com/Content/638.htm
Leisure and Entertainment in Greater East St. Louis by Dr. Anthony Cheeseboro
My project at the Institute for Urban Research examines Leisure and Entertainment in Greater East St. Louis, 1950-1995. This project looks at the evolution of social activity in the African American communities in the East Louis area. There have been … Continue reading
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Tagged Africian American talent, Alorton, brooklyn, Centerville, East St. Louis, East St. Louis churches, East St. Louis Illinois, East St. Louis in 1950s, East St. Louis musical careers, entertainment, jazz musicians, leisure and entertainment in East St. Louis, Leo Gooden, madison, Washington Park
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Remembering Bob Cassilly by Andrew Theising
St. Louis lost a piece of its soul recently with the unexpected passing of artist Bob Cassilly. Cassilly was a powerhouse of creativity. He didn’t seem to have much use for rules, and always seemed to push forward despite them. … Continue reading
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Tagged art, Bob Cassilly, City Museum, Remembering Bob Cassilly, St. Louis
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Missing KFUO Radio: How the Market Works
It’s a little quieter in my household now that KFUO is gone. Yep—I like classical music and I listened to the station a lot. I listened to it on the last day and listened to my favorite hosts bid their … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Theising, Classical radio in central illinois, illinois culture and the arts, Institute for Urban Research, radio in Illinois, SIUE
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