American Photographs: Joyland Park Gunfighters (Hardback)
by Dustin Ray Shannon
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About the Book
The group's talents led them to Joyland's Frontier Town, where they became known as The Joyland Park Gunfighters. For 16 years, they performed at Joyland, delighting audiences and forging lifelong friendships. They cherish the memories and are grateful to Harold Ottaway for the opportunity and to Stanley and Margaret Nelson for their steadfast support.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: History
- Additional Categories Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: 8×10 in, 20×25 cm
# of Pages: 122 -
Isbn
- Hardcover, ImageWrap: 9798331142452
- Publish Date: Jul 08, 2024
- Language English
- Keywords gunfighter, old west, amusement park
About the Creator
In 1957, Helen Woodward acquired Drawver's Old Books in Wichita, a store that had been around since at least 1943. Seeking a new name, she avoided using "Woodward's" due to its length and end-of-the-directory placement. Naming it "Helen's" might imply a focus on romance and cookbooks. She chose "Al's Old Books," after her husband, placing it at the top of the phone book listings and suggesting a general bookshop offering a wide range of genres including history, fiction, religion, classics, cookbooks, and comics. In 2005, Anita Siemer took over the store to keep it running after Helen had a stroke. Wanting to maintain its long history, Anita kept the name. She and her staff improved the inventory by constantly adding new books and organizing them. They moved to a new location but retained the same quality bookstore experience, continuing to expand and adapt their collection.