Abe Weinstein Oral History

Object number1994.007.0018

Date08/16/1994

ClassificationsOral Histories

Oral history interview subject Abe Weinstein

Oral history interviewer Bob Porter

ObjectOral history

Credit LineOral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

MediumHi-8 videotape

Dimensions32 Minutes

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DescriptionVideotaped oral history interview with Abe Weinstein. Mr. Weinstein was the owner of the Colony Club, a burlesque establishment two doors down from Jack Ruby's Carousel Club on Commerce Street. Considered the most reputable burlesque establishment in Dallas, the Colony Club was the chief rival of Ruby's club. Interview conducted at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza on August 16, 1994 by Bob Porter. The interview is thirty-two minutes long.

Curatorial Commentary

Mr. Weinstein passed away on January 4, 2000. - Stephen Fagin, Curator