The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

The Private Collection of Skip Clark

Article about El Paso Pop Festival, 1969 part 1

A July 11, 1969 The Prospector clipping about the success of El Paso's "first free pop festival" despite a small "riot" that ended in 18 arrests.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Article about El Paso Pop Festival, 1969 part 2

A July 11, 1969 The Prospector clipping about the success of El Paso's "first free pop festival" despite a small "riot" that ended in 18 arrests.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Rod Crosby and Dove playing at The Jet Club

Newspaper clipping advertising Rod Crosby and Dove playing at George Wilson's Seafare Restaurant and The Jet Club (formerly the Jet Set Club).

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: Skip Clark

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Suemi Label Article Write-Up

An early 1970s article about the local Suemi record label.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Carousel Super Club Advertisement, 1957

A 1957 newspaper clipping advertising the Carousel Super Club in Anapra, New Mexico, "5 miles from downtown El Paso on Highway 80 West thru Smelter Town just across the Courchesne Bridge."

Area: Upper Valley / Sunland Park

Source: Skip Clark

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Advertisement for Western Dance at Rough Riders Club House, 1954

A 1954 newspaper clipping advertising a Western Dance held at Rough Riders Club House, "2 Miles North of Ysleta on Ysleta-Carlsbad Cutoff."

Area: Mission Valley / Ysleta

Source: Skip Clark

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Bobby Fuller Four Newspaper Clipping, 1966

A 1966 newspaper clipping spotlighting the Bobby Fuller Four.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Bobby Fuller's Teen Club Policed Article

A 1960s article about an alleged altercation at Bobby Fuller's Northeast Teen Rendezvous club that resulted in police officers being sent to the location.

Area: Northeast / Castner Heights

Source: Skip Clark

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Little Richard to Speak in El Paso Article Clipping, 1962

A January 23, 1962 El Paso Herald Post clipping announcing that Little Richard was to speak at the Smyrna Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Area: Central / Lincoln Park

Source: Skip Clark

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The New Fawn Club Dance Article Clipping, 1952

A January 26, 1952 El Paso Times article clipping advertising a dance held at The New Fawn Club.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Golden Key Teen Club Graduation Dance Newspaper Clipping, 1963

A May 23, 1963 El Paso Times clipping advertising a special graduation dance at Johnny Fairchild's Golden Key Teen Club.

Area: Central / Lincoln Park

Source: Skip Clark

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"I Love You Gorgo" Album Announcement, 1970

An April 19, 1970 El Paso Times article clipping announcing the release of "I Love You Gorgo" album, a collaborative compilation album recorded, produced, and pressed in El Paso featuring bands and artists that were well known in El Paso at the time.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Article Announcing Album Release of The Embers Band, 1965

A May 8, 1965 El Paso Times article announcing the wide release of an album made by a local band called The Embers, produced by local record label Suemi Records.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Out-O-School Rock 'N Roll Dance Announcement, 1960

A May 27, 1960 article announcing an Out-O-School Rock 'N Roll Dance at the El Paso County Coliseum, with performances by The Rhythmheirs, The Nite Dreamers, The Gaylords, and The Ambassadors. The dance was sponsored in part by Father Rahm, a notable figure in El Paso who spent much of his life working with underserved and at-risk youth.

Area: Central / South Central

Source: Skip Clark

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4th of July Dance and Show Advertisement, 1959

A July 2, 1959 El Paso Times announcement for a 4th of July dance held at the El Paso County Coliseum, featuring performances by The Nite Rockers, The Rhythmheirs, and Johnny "Skinny" Diggs and His Star Lights. The dance was sponsored by Father Rahm, a notable figure in El Paso who spent much of his life working with underserved and at-risk youth.

Area: Central / South Central

Source: Skip Clark

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"Largest Live Rock and Roll Show" Advertisement, 1960

An April 23, 1960 article advertising the "largest rock and roll show El Paso has ever seen!", featuring performances by Jody Reynolds and 8 rock bands battling for top band honors in El Paso: The Corvets, The Nite Dreamers, The Gaylords, The Nite Owls, The Night Rockers, The Playboys, The Storms, The Premiers, The Del Rays, The Rhythm Kings, and The Silvertones.

Area: Central / Lincoln Park

Source: Skip Clark

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Dance Announcement, 1959

A January 2, 1959 advertisement for dances held at the Catholic Daughters of America Hall, featuring performances by The Rhythmheirs, Virgie, Evelyn, Art Wheeler and The MelloTones. The dance was sponsored by The Teen Fan Club in association with Father Rahm, a notable figure in El Paso who spent much of his life working with underserved and at-risk youth.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Local Band "The Henchmen" Article Clipping, 1966

A December 3, 1966 El Paso Times article detailing an interview with a local band called The Henchmen and their experiences in the music scene.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Newspaper Clipping Advertising a Dance, 1967

A July 22, 1967 El Paso Times advertisement for a dance held at Cathedral High School for the benefit of Bishop Metzger Scholarship program.

Area: Central / Sunset Heights

Source: Skip Clark

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Tea Dance at the Music Inn Advertisement, 1956

A May 26, 1956 El Paso Times advertisement for a Tea Dance at the Music Inn, with performances by Richard Brown and His Tutti Frutti's. No address is given on the advertisement, which is a strategy that many minority communities have historically implemented in their music and dance event advertising in order to prevent against police intervention.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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"The Biggest Show of Stars of '57" Coliseum Advertisement, 1957

A September 29, 1957 El Paso Times advertisement for "The Biggest Show of Stars of '57" held at the El Paso County Coliseum, featuring performances by hit artists Fats Domino, LaVern Baker, Frankie Lymon, Chuck Berry, Clyde McPhatter, The Crickets, The Spaniels, The Drifters, Paul Anka, Johnnie & Joe, and the Bobbettes.

Area: Central / South Central

Source: Skip Clark

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Chuck Berry Live at Latin Quarter, 1957

A June 21, 1957 El Paso Times advertisement for a dance at the "newly remodeled" Latin Quarter, featuring performances by Chuck Berry & his Combo Featuring Clarence Henry.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Ray Charles Live at the El Paso County Coliseum, 1960

A January 14, 1960 El Paso Times clipping advertising a Ray Charles concert held at the El Paso County Coliseum.

Area: Central / South Central

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Fats Domino Live at El Paso County Coliseum, 1956

A June 10, 1956 El Paso Times advertisement for a Fats Domino concert held at the El Paso County Coliseum.

Area: Central / South Central

Source: Skip Clark

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The Rock Kings Article, 1958

A December 26, 1958 article about a local rock and roll band called The Rock Kings.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: Skip Clark

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Silver Poodle Club Dance Advertisement, 1967

A January 8, 1967 El Paso Times advertisement for a dance held at the Silver Poodle Club, featuring a performance by the 6th Column Band (Formerly the Torquettes).

Area: Central / Austin Terrace

Source: Skip Clark

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1967 El Paso Battle of the Bands Advertisement

A May 22, 1967 El Paso Herald Post newspaper clipping advertising the 5th annual Battle of the Bands competition held at the El Paso Coliseum.

Area: Central / South Central

Source: Skip Clark

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