20th Century

Front Page Mountain Home College presents Fine Art Department in RECITAL Friday, October 2 7:45 p.m. Miss Jewel L. Herrod — Piano Mr. C. E. Hughes — Violin Mrs. Dora B. Thompson — Expression Miss Gladys Sullivan — Voice Program (Interior) Scherzo B Minor — Chopin Miss Herrod Romance of Eden — Maywood Keepsake’s of Old — Maywood Mr. Hughes Lady Caroline Tries Navy Blue — Ruby M. Ayers “Is flapperism merely a by-product of youth?” Mrs. Thompson Caro Mio Ben — Giordani O Don Fatale (Don Carlo) — Verdi Miss Sullivan Erotican — Sjogren Music Box — Poldini Hungarian Dance No. 6 — Brahms Miss Herrod Right Panel “Phoco” — Dawson Scott “This may be a little house, but it’s home, her home, too.” Characters: The Fisherman Phoco — His Wife Pearl — His Little Daughter Morgan — His Son Mrs. Thompson The Spirit Flower — Campbell Tipton Homing — Teresa del Riego Trees — Rasbach God Keep You, Dear — Ellis Miss Sullivan Violin Selections — Maywood Mr. Hughes Ushers Lena Pruett Grace Lovelace Jerald Smith Wilson Clift

Printed paper program (folded); serif typography; likely letterpress; visible fold creases consistent with distribution/keeping

Historical Note

1. The Play Mentioned in Letters Your writer repeatedly references: “Mrs. and Mr. Polly Tickk” (likely Polly Tickle or similar) This program includes: A dramatic piece (“Phoco”) Expression performances by Mrs. Thompson 👉 This strongly supports that your letter writer was involved in: School-based theatrical productions Recital-style mixed programs (music + drama) 2. Cultural Life of Small-Town America (1920s) This program is a perfect example of: Hybrid events (music + drama + recitation) Community education institutions doubling as cultural centers Classical + contemporary + popular material mixed together 3. The “Flapperism” Line (Important Cultural Detail) “Is flapperism merely a by-product of youth?” This is a direct reference to 1920s social change, especially: Changing roles of young women Jazz Age identity Generational tension 👉 This aligns perfectly with the personality in your letters: Independent Socially active Slightly playful but self-aware