c.1939 Chinese Cultural Theatre Group Program AN EVENING IN CATHAY Shanghai RARE

Description: [circa 1939 Program Chinese Cultural Theatre Group] “An Evening in Cathay” Preformed by The Chinese Cultural Theatre Group Corp authors: Chinese Cultural Theatre Group, Mrs. Milton J. Helmick, Chairman, Mrs. Ernest S. H. Tong, Secretary General Published: Not noted Not dated but circa 1939. Contents print Foreword by Edna Lee Booker, an “American journalist who authored several books about China during the 1930s, became the first foreign woman correspondent ever to interview the two Chinese warlords, Zhang Zuolin and Wu Pei-fu. Her husband was interned for years when the Japanese occupied China. …” etc. (see Wiki) One page list of names of the Official and Patrons of the Chinese Cultural Theatre Group. One page of b&w photos of the performers & musicians. Six-page synopsis of the X act performance. One page of brief bios of “Who’s Who in the Cast”. Last page prints a letter from Dr. F. C. Yen, Director, Public Health Administration, Chinese Nationalist Government, requesting medical supplies for the Chinese Red Cross organizations. “The Chinese Culture Theatre Group was led by Mrs. Ernest S. H. Tong (1911-2006), a native of Shanghai and wife of a counsellor to the Nationalist government in Guangdong Province in southeastern China.” Please take a few moments to read on line a fascinating history about the performance of “An Evening in Cathay” written by John A. Tucker, PhD of the East Carolina University. The program measures 6 x 9 inches, stabled binding, illustrated printed wrappers, 11 pages, some discoloration/age tanning to covers otherwise in good condition, odor free A truly rare copy of this program, it will be a welcome addition to your collection. Mainstreetbooks has been a family business for more than 30 years. We focus on fine books, historical ephemera, early photography. We maintained a storefront in Amherst, MA for over 10 years, and we have been selling on eBay since 1999. Our feedback speaks for itself so bid or purchase with confidence and please take a look at our other interesting books, ephemera and photographs. We pack carefully, ship quickly, and have thousands of happy customers. Thank You, mainstreetbooks

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