A collection of rarely seen original film footage from soundies and short films of the 1930s and 1940s.

"This volume contains World War II experiences and a few "guest authors." Included are Robson's Mining World, the History of Mining in the Bagdad area, and Seantor Boyd Tenney's remarkable legislative career. Fewer narrators with longer stories mine the cultural history lode of this area a little deeper. These appealing from-the-heart accounts will make you smile and perhaps long for the simpler days in Yavapai County in the first half of the 20th...

"History of Dance, Second Edition, offers readers a panoramic view of dance from prehistory to the present. Each chapter focuses on the dancer and choreographers, the dances, and significant dance works and literature from the time period. Students will learn how dance design has changed through the ages and how new dance genres, forms, and styles have emerged and continue to emerge." -- Back cover

"This pictorial history of African American dance traces its roots back to slavery and lists its characteristics. The photographs offer compelling glimpses into the world of slavery, minstrel show, the honky-tonk, the vaudeville stage, dance halls, nightclubs, movies, and more. Most images are culled from hundreds of rare items in the author's collection of black dance memorabilia"--Provided by publisher.

This collection of essays tells the story of jazz dance past and present, focusing on history, not technique. This anthology examines trends, influences, training, race and gender issues, aesthetics and the international appeal of jazz dance.