{"value"=>"<p>The American Jubilee was a patriotic musical spectacle produced by the Fair for the 1940 season. Combining elements of circus, musical comedy and opera, the pageant celebrated events in American history, from Washington's Inauguration to the present-day election, with an applause meter registering audience preference for Roosevelt or Wendell Willkie. Records include the correspondence of managers Nick Holde, John Tuerk and Joseph Upchurch and producer Albert Johnson with performers, artists' representatives, staff and the general public. Production records include prop, wardrobe and cast lists, as well as the script, and the score by Oscar Hammerstein II and Arthur Schwartz. Casting files contain printed material from booking agencies, and inquiries, resumes and photographs from performers. Brief profiles handwritten during casting calls reflect elements of the backstage culture of vaudeville and popular theater of the period. Questions of discrimination surface in the casting and union contract files, including a letter from the Negro Actors Guild of America accusing management of engaging white actors to play black roles.</p>"}