McCall Library
Thalians
Description:
Members of the Thalian mystic society pose during their tableaux. The theme that year, which is readily evident by the clock, was "Clocks."
Creator:
Thigpen Studio
Date:
1953
Keywords:
Mardi Gras, mystic societies, women, groups, recreation, leisure, masks, maskers, costumes, revelers, skits, plays, tableaux
Follies
Description:
A couple performing during the Follies ball. The theme that year was "Parisian Beaux Arts Ball."
Creator:
Thigpen Studio
Date:
1952
Keywords:
Mardi Gras, maskers, masks, costumes, gowns, tuxedoes, skits, plays, tableaux, mystic societies, recreation, leisure
Thalians
Description:
Couples promenade at the Thalians ball, circa 1950. The Thailians took their name from the ancient Greek muse of comedy. They were founded in 1937. The ball took place in Mobile, Alabama's Fort Whitin…
Creator:
Thigpen Studio
Date:
n.d.
Keywords:
maskers, revelers, balls, masks, costumes, armories, Mardi Gras, gowns, women, mystic societies
Parker, Troost
Description:
King Felix II Troost Parker and his queen Helen Morehead (Mrs. Joe Hadgson), along with their pages, who are not identified. If you know who these children are, please contact us at mccalllib@usouthal…
Creator:
unknown
Date:
1908
Keywords:
royalty, recreation, leisure, revelry, Mardi Gras, children
