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A printed ballroom guide, given to patrons of the Starlight Roof, advising on manners, conduct and dress. The item is undated but matches the style of a menu printed in 1934. An excerpt:

"One's MANNERS are an index to one's character. The…

Color lithographic print of E.E. Anthony's rendering of the Starlight Roof at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, 1939.

The Starlight Roof of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel as seen in the late 1940s. Located on the 18th floor of the hotel, the Starlight Roof served as a supper-club for decades featuring performers such as Xavier Cugat and Ella Fitzgerald.

Black and white photograph depicting the Starlight Roof decorated for an event at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, date unknown.

"A highlight of the champagne brunch celebrating the redecoration of the famous Starlight Roof of the Waldorf-Astoria by theatrical scenic designer Oliver Smith was a fashion show by French couturier Guy Laroche featuring his latest collection show…

Black and white photograph depicting President Richard Nixon dancing with his daughter at an event at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel's Starlight Roof, date unknown.

This postcard portrays a drawing of a party being held at the Starlight Roof of the Waldorf Astoria. The decorations of the room were created by Victor White.

This postcard was sent to "Miss Josie Harding" of 87 Fairmount St. in Brookline,…

Black and white photograph depicting Xavier Cugat and his Orchestra performing at Latin Night at the Starlight Roof, date unknown.