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Promotional material regarding the Empire Room following the redecoration by Ellen Lehman McCluskey and its relocation across the Foyer to the former site of the Sert Room. Included are details of the new decor and entertainers: Anthony Newley,…

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A press release dated November 1st, 1966 detailing Benny Goodman's residency at the Empire Room from October 31st to November 26th. Charles Turecamo's Orchestra provide music before and after the shows and other musicians mentioned include Nancy…

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A table card for Dinner and Supper at the Wedgwood Room with details of the entertainment listed as:

At Supper
Frank Sinatra
Page Cavanaugh Trio

Dinner and Supper
Emil Coleman and his Orchestra
Mischa Borr and his Orchestra alternating at…

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A table card for Dinner and Supper Dancing at the Wedgwood Room with details of the entertainment listed as:
Frank Sinatra
Leo Reisman and his Orchestra
Volkoff & Milada of the Ballet Russe
Mischa Borr alternating
Supper Cover from 10.30,…

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A program from the Empire Room estimated to be from 1975. The program describes the entertainment for the evening - The Manhattan Transfer - and the menu. The evening's entertainment is set at a fixed price of $33.

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The Waldorf-Astoria Daily Bulletin dated Friday, April 20, 1951, containing details regarding hotel management and services, goings on at the hotel including events and radio programming. The hotel welcomes Douglas MacArthur back from the Pacific and…

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The Waldorf Astoria Daily Bulletin dated Wednesday, February 24, 1937, containing details regarding hotel management and services, goings on at the hotel including events and radio programming. The back page contains details of entertainment at the…

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Black and white photograph depicting Oscar Tschirky putting the finishing touches on his Swiss Chalet in 1938. This model won a special Grand Prize in the three-day-long 3rd Annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition for Waldorf=Astoria employees. Born in…
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