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Louise Jorgensen / Christmas Pageant collection, 1910-1999

Louise Jorgensen (1896-1995) was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland, where she attended the public schools, graduating from Oakland Technical High School in 1916. She had a lifelong passion for dance and dance instruction, which she pursued as a staff member the Oakland Recreation Department, as an instructor at the Oakland Y.W.C.A., and in various other capacities. Ms. Jorgensen is most remembered as director and choreographer of the Oakland Christmas Pageant.   (OHC COLL 2014-17) 34 boxes (11.5 linear feet) Collection is arranged in 4 series: Louise Jorgensen (Boxes 1-12) -- Christmas Pageant (Boxes 13-32) -- May Festival (Box 33) -- Susanna Club (Box 34). Go here for a more detailed list of this collection's contents.  Available at Oakland History Center, Main Library.  

Parades & Pageants

Louise Jorgensen / Christmas Pageant collection, 1910-1999

Louise Jorgensen (1896-1995) was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland, where she attended the public schools, graduating from Oakland Technical High School in 1916. She had a lifelong passion for dance and dance instruction, which she pursued as a staff member the Oakland Recreation Department, as an instructor at the Oakland Y.W.C.A., and in various other capacities. Ms. Jorgensen is most remembered as director and choreographer of the Oakland Christmas Pageant.   (OHC COLL 2014-17) 34 boxes (11.5 linear feet) Collection is arranged in 4 series: Louise Jorgensen (Boxes 1-12) -- Christmas Pageant (Boxes 13-32) -- May Festival (Box 33) -- Susanna Club (Box 34). Go here for a more detailed list of this collection's contents.  Available at Oakland History Center, Main Library.  

Oakland Black Cowboy Association Records

The Oakland Black Cowboy Association Records consist of administrative records, flyers, posters, videocassette recordings, clothing, and photographs documenting mostly the Oakland Black Cowboy Parade between 1976-2014. Dates: 1967-2018   Collection number: MS 190   Creator: Oakland Black Cowboy Association   Collection Size: 6.75 linear feet (6 boxes + 2 oversized boxes)   Guide to the Oakland Black Cowboy Association Records Available at the African American Museum & Library at Oakland (AAMLO) We encourage researchers to contact AAMLO before visiting so that we can be prepared to assist you. Please call 510-637-2000 or email aamlo@oaklandlibrary.org to arrange an appointment or inquire about access.

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