Tobacconist, Methodist, African, Patriot: Uncovering the Real Peter Williams in Early Republic New York City

2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-226
Author(s):  
Kyle T. Bulthuis
Author(s):  
Keith Beattie

This chapter analyzes the film career of D. A. Pennebaker. Pennebaker's key word is “interesting.” In numerous interviews, he has referred to events, subjects, and topics that have a certain “attractive” quality, in the sense that they demand attention, as interesting. In this way, he has insisted that a filmmaker “must shoot only what interests you.” His diversity of interesting films encompasses hybrid forms in which components of “documentary” mix with heightened dramatic elements associated with fiction film. These films include Daybreak Express (1953–57), an avant-gardist look at New York City; Jane (1962), a study of the actress Jane Fonda; Depeche Mode 101 (1989), and Only the Strong Survive (2002).


Author(s):  
Colin Calloway

The chapter discusses why and when Indian delegations went to cities. To demonstrate that Indian visitors were a regular and frequent presence, it provides multiple examples of Indian delegations to colonial and early Republic cities. It describes their experiences on the road, the receptions they received, and the measures colonial officials took to ensure that their visits were positive. It considers delegates’ initial responses to the urban environment. As a case study, the second part of the chapter focuses on the history of Creek delegations to colonial cities, culminating in the famous state visit in 1790 by Alexander McGillivray and some two dozen Creek chiefs to the then capital, New York City.


2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 256
Author(s):  
Hoyun Cho

A discussion of taxicab geometry provides the real-life tie-in to this computation activity.


Author(s):  
Jean E. Snyder

This chapter focuses on the role of Harry T. Burleigh's wife and family in his career as an “eminent baritone.” Due to his success in singing for the English royal and noble families, Burleigh returned to perform in England the following summer, but it also led to his wife's determination to create an identity distinct from her role as the wife of “the eminent baritone.” In fall 1909 Louise took their son Alston to England, where she placed him at Malden College for Boys just outside London. Then, assuming the stage name of Princess Redfeather, she “played in her own Indian Act in London music halls.” After the “real” Princess Redfeather, Princess Tsianina Redfeather, appeared and demanded that Louise must find another stage name, Louise became Ojibway Princess Nadonis, and later Princess Nadonis Shawa. This chapter considers Louise Alston Burleigh's separation from Harry and her decision to pursue a career as a performer in New York City, with particular emphasis on her American Indian presentations and her joint recitals.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. A75-A75
Author(s):  
Student

Video baby is here. She was born last year in New York City. A couple of Upper East Side ad types brainstormed the answer for couples who want "the full, rich experience of parenthood without the mess and inconvenience of the real thing." They made a 13-minute videotape showing a cute-as-a-button, blue-eyed 9-month-old clapping for Daddy, waving to Grandma and happily smearing porridge all over her face.


1942 ◽  
Vol 74 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 155-162
Author(s):  
H. Kurdian

In 1941 while in New York City I was fortunate enough to purchase an Armenian MS. which I believe will be of interest to students of Eastern Christian iconography.


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