A History of Debutante Presentation in Dallas, 1884-1977
Description:
This study traces the history of debutante presentations in Dallas, Texas, from 1884 to 1976. Manuscript materials, organizational collections, interviews, and published sources were used to document and establish past and present information.
The problem is organized topically and treated in chronological order within each subject. The role of four bachelors' clubs, Idlewild, Terpsichorean, Calyx, and Dervish, is emphasized and the influence of a business known as Party Service is considered.
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Date:
December 1977
Creator:
Lindley, Melinda A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries