Circuit Chautauqua: From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early Twentieth Century AmericaMcFarland, 1997 M01 1 - 232 pages An overview of the lyceum and of adult education in 19th century America is followed by an examination of the rise of the circuit chautauqua, or traveling education and entertainment shows, from its standardization and commercialization to the specific jobs involved. Its popularity during the 1920s is detailed as is its demise, brought on by the Great Depression and the rise of the film industry. |
Contents
Foreword by Robert A McCown | 3 |
ADULT EDUCATION IN NINETEENTHCENTURY AMERICA | 11 |
THE MOVEMENT TOWARD STANDARDIZATION | 27 |
Other Circuit Chautauqua Jobs | 38 |
Chautauqua Week and the Program | 45 |
Pervasiveness of the Chautauqua Lecturer | 53 |
Musical Features | 61 |
Childrens Activities Magicians and Illusionists | 72 |
Lectures | 117 |
Music and Patriotism | 125 |
Dramatic Arts | 134 |
The Junior Chautauqua | 140 |
FROM THE HAND | 146 |
THE JUBIlee Year and the Vestiges of HOPE | 178 |
CIRCUIT CHAUTAUQUA AS AN AGENT OF SOCIAL | 205 |
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Circuit Chautauqua: From Rural Education to Popular Entertainment in Early ... John E. Tapia No preview available - 2008 |
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