1951 LOUIS ARMSTRONG At WSU Bayou Blues Junior Prom PROGRAM

Rare, Vintage, Original…

1951

LOUIS ARMSTRONG

At WSU (Washington State University)

‘Bayou Blues’

Junior Prom

PROGRAM

Cover has clear layer of plastic over it with illustrated design printed reading “Bayou Blues” “Louis Armstrong”.

First page reads: “The Class of ‘52 presents The Junior Prom "Bayou Blues” featuring Louis Armstrong and his orchestra / Bohler Gymnasium / Thursday, March twenty-second / Nineteen hundred fifty-one / 9-12 P.M. / Semi-Formal”

Page 2 & 3 have numbered spaces for Dances with some pen writing. Last page has list of staff and attendees. “Distinctive program by Printcraft - Spokane”.

From an article on WSU’s website:

“In the spring of 1951, legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong took the stage at Bohler Gymnasium to play for Junior Prom. Tickets cost $3.25 per couple, and the theme was “Bayou Blues.””

Measures 4” x 3”.

Bound by string.

CONDITION:

Excellent, pre-owned condition. Some tape marks on inside back cover from original owner’s scrapbook. See photos for details.

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