Joshua Daniel White and Pearl Primus in New York, United States. Pearl Primus who is an American anthropologist, dancer and choreographer performs while Josh White, an American singer, sings. A cameraman clicks pictures in the foreground. Candles are lit between the stage and audience. Flags of the United States in the background. The performers leave the stage. A woman speaks over a microphone. The audience sit and watch. Flags of different countries in front of the audience. Woman speaks over microphone as audience applauds. (This event is during a Celebration of Paul Robeson’s 46th birthday and the anniversary of the Council on African Affairs. 5 hours of entertainment was presented at the 17th Regiment Armory, at 34th Street and Park Avenue.)
In New York City near Times Square: Broadway show signs including 'Guys and Dolls' at the Broadway Theater, 'Shenandoah' at the Alvin Theater, 'The Wiz' at the Majestic Theater, and 'A Chorus Line' at the Shubert Theater. Signs advertising 'My Fair Lady' and 'A Texas Trilogy' are also seen. Other signs seen include one for Sardis Restaurant and Dance City.
People and buildings in New York. Vegetables displayed in an outdoor vegetable stand in front of a store or market. People move on sidewalks outside the market. Automobile traffic in the background. A man puts vegetables in a box.
The marathon swim around Manhattan in New York, United States. Swimmers grease their body to keep from getting chilled in the long race in cold water. The contestants dive into the water. A boat in the water. The contestants are fed from the boat which sails beside them. Sam Shields representing Miami, Florida, wins in record time of 8 hours 35 minutes and poses. ( Note: Sam Shields, reportedly a native of Louisville, KY, was a top competitive swimmer in his college days with the University of Miami.)
Models at a charity show in Easthampton, New York. Debutantes and matrons on a ramp display fall and winter fashions with tea gowns and lounging pajamas for a charity. Visitors sit and watch.
Unemployed men in Newark, New Jersey during the Great Depression. Disturbance at railroad and dockyard being brought under control by policemen on horseback. Train and ships in background. A sign reads 'No men wanted'. Men sleep on park benches. A man holds a sign reading 'Unemployed'. Men sleep in doorways Sidewalk soup kitchen. View of shacks and an order by the Department of Health declaring them unfit for human habitation and ordering them vacated at once. Order is signed by Charles V. Craster, M,D, D.P.H., Health Officer.
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