Papers of the Four Evans, 1908-1989.

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Papers of the Four Evans, 1908-1989.

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This collection contains clippings, papers, programs, scrapbooks and photos relating to the dance career of the Pittsburgh-based Evans family. There are memorabilia relating to the Evans' variety act and dance revue, "The Four Evans- Two Generations of Dance," which headlined USO tours and professional circuits from 1942-1960; press and marquee photographs and production stills; theatrical programs; press materials, including clippings from Pittsburgh, National, and International newspapers; in addition to correspondence regarding their military and public service. One notable item is a Certificate of Commendation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Evans family's contribution to USO efforts, as well as various programs and souveniers of their travels. Many of the items in this collection have hand-written notations by Maryetta Evans.

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University of Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh

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Evans, Evan E., 1889-1962.

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United Service Organizations (U.S.)

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The United Service Organizations (USO) was incorporated in the state of New York on February 4, 1941, as a joint operation by the YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic Community Service, the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Traveler's Aid Association, and the Salvation Army, to provide religious, spiritual, social, welfare, educational, and entertainment services to men and women in the armed forces during World War II. The USO has continued to provide these services to the present. From t...

Evans, Helen, 1894-1974.

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Evans, Maryetta.

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Evans, Lester, 1919-1989.

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Four Evans (Theatrical group)

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Vaudeville team Evan E. Evans (1889-1962) and Helen Hartz (1894-1974) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania were married in 1910. They continued touring the vaudeville circuits through the birth of their first child Maryetta Evans (1912-? ), but with the arrival of their second child, Lester Evans (1919-1989) the family returned to Pittsburgh. While Maryetta and Lester pursued an education at the Pittsburgh Art Institute and the University of Pittsburgh respectively, Evan and Helen conducted a dance studi...