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The features of the modern-day clown are said to come from multiple mediums: the British theater of Joseph Grimaldi, the early circus of Philip Astley, and Leoncavallo's opera Pagliacci. The clown is a derivative of the Ancient Greek and Roman Zanni, or "rustic fool." Initially created as an accompaniment to the witty Harlequin, the clown has evolved into the stand-alone character we are familiar with today.

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Brownsville Boys Club

Junior cleanup corps Caption: "Junior cleanup corps--The first contingent of 1,500 teenage members of the Brownsville Boys Club are inducted as Sanitation Department aides to help clean Brooklyn streets. Deputy Sanitation Commissioner Harry Serper, right, swears in Jerry Tobin, 10, as other club members await their turn at department headquarters. At left is Abe Stark, chairman of the club's board of governors."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Club members Caption: "Club members--Repairing and making new slats for the Venetian blinds for the Brownsville Boys Club, which meets ... at 417 Christopher \[Avenue], are (left to right) Louis Klein, Howy Silverman and Toby Feuer, instructor."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Aids boys club drive Caption: "Aids boys club drive--Governor Dewey accepts honorary co-chairmanship of Brownsville Boys Club building campaign from Abe Stark, club president, while Election Commissioner John R. Crews, right, looks on. ..."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Yuletide in Brownsville Caption: "Yuletide in Brownsville--Youngsters of the Brownsville Boys Club, 417 Christopher Ave., held a novel Christmas festival attended by boys of all creeds and nationalities. Photo shows Abe Stark, club president, distributing gifts which were contributed by the Junior Red Cross and neighborhood merchants."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Mock court Brownsville Boys Club mock court with, left to right, Irving Greenfield, Abner Schein, Lawrence Levine, Arnold Bobrowsky, and Stanley Milgraum.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Aiding Brownsville boys Caption: "Aiding Brownsville boys--Mayor O'Dwyer accepts honorary chairmanship of a $150,000 campaign for clubhouse for Brownsville Boys Club. Left to right are Nathan W. Math, Abe Stark, chairman of the club's board of governors, the mayor and Hyman Barshay." Image includes an unidentified man on far right.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Hearty congratulations Caption: "Hearty congratulations--Mayor O'Dwyer, right, congratulates Abe Stark, chairman of the board of directors of the Brownsville Boys Club, on the $100-a-plate dinner in Mr. Stark's honor which raised $130,000 for the club's current $200,000 building fund drive." William O'Dwyer served as mayor of New York City from 1946 to 1950.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Want new clubhouse Caption: "Want new clubhouse--These youthful leaders of the Brownsville Boys Club \[at 417 Christopher Avenue] discuss their fund-raising plans with Abe Stark, chairman of the board of directors. The boys are Herman Thaler, left, 16, Marvin Kamorsgy, 15, and Murray Lahgbaum, 9, ..."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0042), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views, in different sizes, of boys being examined by physicians. Caption (0042): "Salvatore Albano and Frank Albano of 96 Snediker Ave. are two of 500 youngsters who will go to summer camps this year as guests of the Brownsville Boys Club of Brooklyn and Abe Stark, its director. A staff of physicians, including Dr. Leo Karren \[with stethoscope on boy's chest], examined children at the clubhouse, 417 Christopher Ave. ..." 0055 shows boy having his mouth examined.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0042), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views, in different sizes, of boys being examined by physicians. Caption (0042): "Salvatore Albano and Frank Albano of 96 Snediker Ave. are two of 500 youngsters who will go to summer camps this year as guests of the Brownsville Boys Club of Brooklyn and Abe Stark, its director. A staff of physicians, including Dr. Leo Karren \[with stethoscope on boy's chest], examined children at the clubhouse, 417 Christopher Ave. ..." 0055 shows boy having his mouth examined.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Will head boys club Caption: "Will head boys club--Jack Leavitt, Brooklyn College freshman (left) was installed as president of the Brownsville Boys Club by Abe Stark (center), chairman of the club's adult board of directors. Looking on is George Schmaren, chairman of the club's alumni association. The club is located at 417 Christopher \[Avenue]."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Caption: "The Brownsville Boys Club, headed by Abe Stark, this summer will give 500 youngsters a taste of green field, clean air and everything else the country offers. Mr. Stark was elected 'Father of the Year' by the prospective vacationists and presented with a gift by Lennie Price and Frankie Lombardo at ceremonies marking the start of the club's summer camp program." Image includes two additional unidentified boys on far right.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Handiwork of Brownsville boys Caption: "Handiwork of Brownsville boys--City Commerce Commissioner Abe Stark. second from left, shows Edward A. Richards, president of East New York Savings Bank, some handiwork of the Brownsville Boys Club members. Jack Leavitt, 18, left, and Martin Kronenberg, 20, club president, look on. Stark is chairman of club's board of directors."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Caption: "Eager youngsters from the Brownsville Boys Club did their bit to raise money for the polio drive and turned over more than $100 to Abe Stark, president of the club...." Left to right are Gerald Kasden, Leonard Rosenthal, Harold Siansky, Allan Rosenthal, Robert Fuster, Mr. Stark, Alan Fuster, and Jack Kasden.
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Brownsville Boys Club

New boys clubhouse started Caption: "New boys clubhouse started--The first bite of earth for the new $250,000 clubhouse for the Brownsville Boys Club at Christopher Ave. and Linden Boulevard is scooped up by Abe Stark, club president, with the help of \[unnamed] operator and 7-year-old Michael Classer, while Thomas J. Craighead, regional director of the Boys Club of America, looks on."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Caption: "The Brownsville Boys Club is pretty well assured of a new clubhouse because a group of the boro's nicest persons are banded together to raise the $250,000 needed for the structure. ... Seated, left to right: Adele Waldman, Minnie Weingart and Gloria Hirtz. Standing: Rosita Shangold, Eleanore Ansell, Sylvan Bevin, Rhoda Carron, and Belle Ephraim."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Santa was delayed Caption: "Santa was delayed--Abe Stark (center), civic leader and president of the Brownsville Boys Club, plays St. Nick for some of the club members overlooked by Santa on Christmas. the youngsters are, left to right, Stephan Marpol, 9, Robert Corless, 10, and George Ammonds, 10. Aiding Stark are Mrs. Adele Waldman, vice president of the club's women's division, and Benjamin Lampert, executive director."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Caption: "The Brownsville Boys Club has been making a lot of kids happy this summer by sending them off to camp ... The women's division of the club has been active in making the arrangements for these visits. ..." Shown, left to right, front: Robert Cuthbert, Dr. Richard Turin, and Eugene Winbish. Rear: Minnie Weingart, Shirley Goldstein, Gloria Hertz, Belle Ephraim, and Polly Shaw.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Party for 10,000 youngsters Caption: "Party for 10,000 youngsters--Formulating plans for Brownsville Boys Club interfaith party are, seated, left to right, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Samuel M. Levenson, Abe Stark, Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mary E. Kennedy, Magistrate Arthur Dunaif, Dr. Charles G. Eichel, Mrs. Sylvia Levin and Mrs. Tessie Teitler. Standing are William A. Roth and Mrs. Adele Waldman."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Architect's drawing of Brownsville Boys Club building Architectural rendering of Brownsville Boys Club building later constructed at Christopher Avenue and Linden Boulevard.
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Brownsville Boys Club

No rest for the weary Caption: "No rest for the weary--Pitching in ... for 10,000 Brooklyn youngsters at the Brownsville Boys Club's interfaith holiday party are, left to right, Mrs. Morton Wilkens \[at typewriter], Mrs. Anna Kaplowitz, Mrs. Blanche Levine \[both talking on telephone] and Mrs. Jennie Bernstein."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville boys on TV Caption: "Brownsville boys on TV--These high I. Q. experts from the Brownsville Boys Club did their best yesterday on the WPIX-TV 'Junior Charades' show to beat out a quartet of Bronx girls, but even with the help of Jimmy Murphy, Brooklyn Eagle sports writer and their coach, they went down to defeat. Left to right are Isadore Berman of 576 Powell St., Alvin Fox of 840 Stone Ave., Jerry Simon of 657 Stone Ave. and LeRoy Heller of 683 Stone Ave. Behind them are Norman Reitman, clown scorekeeper on the show, and Murphy."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Buy bricks to build better boys Caption: "Buy bricks to build better boys--Special Sessions Justice Hyman Barshay, left, buys brick from Abe Stark, president of the Brownsville Boys Club, at preview showing of nearly completed new club home, Linden Boulevard and Stone Ave. Shown, left to right, are Barshay, Tom Konicoff, building committee chairman; Al Kevelson, Stark and David Kaufman, the builder."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Quiz show contestants Caption: "Quiz show contestants--Prepping for their appearance tomorrow night on the 'Have a Heart' radio show from the Brownsville Boys Club are, left to right, Sid Gordon, Milwaukee Braves outfielder; Abe Stark, City Council President-elect; Mrs. Martha Zimmerman, president of the women's division of the club, and Samuel M. Abrams, chairman of the board."
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Brownsville Boys Club

The gang's all here Caption: "The gang's all here--It was a great day for Brownsville kids when the doors swung open recently on their million-dollar clubhouse at \[417 Christopher Avenue]. ..."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Modern design Caption: "Modern design--Nothing's been omitted from the up-to-date clubhouse. John Snypes, program director, pushes sliding wall panels into place to section off a large hall into private rooms." Image includes three groups of children sitting and standing at tables.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0051), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two close-up views of exterior and entrance of Brownsville Boys Club located at 417 Christopher Avenue. 0051 includes three automobiles; 0052 includes Abe Stark, president of the club standing with David Teitlebaum.
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Brownsville Boys Club

\[Brownsville Boys Club holiday party] Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0058), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views of Brownsville Boys Club holiday party. 0058 includes Mario G. Remo, vice president of Mays Department Stores, distributing gifts and 0059 includes Christmas tree, menorah, and group of boys wearing paper hats.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Ladies before gentlemen Caption: "Ladies before gentlemen--Four-year-old Harvey Kleinman, 1414 E. 13th St., is perfectly willing to enter into the spirit of the season if his cousin, Ronnie Feuer, 3, doesn't carry it too far. The kids are feasting at a party held yesterday at the Brownsville Boys Club." Boy is holding what appears to be a sandwich which the girl is eating.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Weighing in Caption: "Weighing in--New co-ed members weigh into the club. ... Activities include a full program for girls on all age levels."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0051), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two close-up views of exterior and entrance of Brownsville Boys Club located at 417 Christopher Avenue. 0051 includes three automobiles; 0052 includes Abe Stark, president of the club standing with David Teitlebaum.
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Brownsville Boys Club

\[Brownsville Boys Club holiday party] Image represented is one of a related set (SWEL 0058), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two views of Brownsville Boys Club holiday party. 0058 includes Mario G. Remo, vice president of Mays Department Stores, distributing gifts and 0059 includes Christmas tree, menorah, and group of boys wearing paper hats.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Something for the boys Caption: "Something for the boys--Broadway actress Irene Moore sells first ticket for Brownsville Boys Club benefit show to City Council President Abe Stark, left. Hy Rosenblum, the interested spectator, is chairman of the entertainment committee for gala performance, to be held June 10 at Loew's Pitkin Theater."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Boys Club honors aids Caption: "Boys Club honors aids--For their efforts in behalf of the youth activities, Mrs. Ben Fabrikant and Mrs. Max Tobin receive plaques honoring them as the 'Women of the Year' from Mrs. Edward Zimmerman, president of the Women's Division of the Brownsville Boys Club. Left to right, Mrs. Abe Roth, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Abe Stark, Mrs. Fabrikant, Mrs. Tobin and Mrs. Jack BuBoff. ..."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Miss America Jr Caption: "Miss America Jr.--Ginger Sherman, 10, of 1617 Prospect Place, leads off line of bathing beauty contestants at Junior Aquacade, held as part of day camp program of Brownsville Boys Club. Ginger won title of 'Miss America'."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville Boys Club Alumni sixth annual installation "Pictured on the occasion of the sixth installation of officers of the Brownsville Boys Club Alumni Association ... are the officers and guests of the alumni. Seated (left to right): Sidney Sachs, lst vice-pres; Reuben Bennett, executive director of the Boys Club; Jack Baroff, who was honored for his many years of service to the club; Sam Abrams, chairman of the Brownsville Boys Club board of directors, who was installing officer; Dudley Gaffin, pres. of the Alumni; Isidore Karbel, former pres.; and Leonard Gruntz, 2nd vice-pres. Standing (left to right: Jack Deutch, trustee; Isidore Lesevoy, treasurer; Joseph Feldman, trustee; Martin Kronenberg, chairman, by-laws committee; Robert Michel, program committee; Morris Levine, secretary; Jerome Reiss, trustee; and Irving Forman, program committee."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Brownsville alumni installation and dance Caption: "Brownsville alumni installation and dance--Mr. Sam Abrams, chairman of the board of directors of the Brownsville Boys Club (holding check), congratulates Dudley Griffin, president of the Brownsville Boys Club Alumni Association on his re-election ..."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Chanukah party Caption: "Chanukah party--A cooperative companion gives Helayna Harris, 2, of 75 Tapscott St. a boost to establish that she is plenty big enough to receive the panda doll being presented to her by City Council President Abe Stark at toy distribution time in a Chanukah party at the Brownsville Boys Club. Sam Abrams, board chairman of the club, gets a laugh from the incident." Image includes a large menorah, Christmas tree, and picture of Santa Claus.
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Brownsville Boys Club

Plan Brownsville Boys Club fete Caption: "Plan Brownsville Boys Club fete--Making plans for dinner dance testimonial to borough businessman and philanthropist Abe Roth to be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at Hotel Ambassador, Manhattan, are members of Women's Division, Brownsville Boys Club. Heading the committee, pictured left to right, are Mrs. Lily Stark, wife of City Council President Abe Stark, Mrs. Belle Ephraim, chairman, Mrs. Gloria Hertz, and Mrs. Evelyn Albert."
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Brownsville Boys Club

Receives plaque Caption: "Receives plaque--William A. Roth, left, of Forest Hills receives a plaque from Al Leventhal of the Brownsville Boys Club \[renamed Brownsville Recreation Center] which reopened yesterday."
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