University of Cincinnati - Cincinnatian Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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John lfr'lz, 'I'rrri Sliz'l'u zuwlllllnr xruINm'r in Jluwum'x Spanish Unrhir rulh'xliuu. A Eumpeun background was the heritage nf Cincin- natihs early citizens, who supported a variety of cultural institutions. Fine cullectinns grew at the Art museum, galleries, and Taft museum ; and the symphony archestra completed its 65th season during 1959-60. Crowds flocked to summer opera at the zoo and watched touring companies during the winter theater scasun. Her schuuls are recognized as top examples of productive education. The most important aspect of the cityhs culture is her University, but, as much a part of her culture are rock 'n' roll and hillbilly music, beer gardens. pizza. and Irish stew.

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The faces of the people are a kaleidoscope forming. reflecting and reforming me city. A mnscwntism concerning just abnut everything is usually attributed to Cincinnati residents. Such a spirit can bc fclt, but with qualificatinns. An austere facade conceals dccp human warmth. Churches, synagngues, and cathedrals, a street corner prayer meetingialll attest thc vignmus rcligiuus foundation of her people. Leading immigrants prm'idEd the gutteral German gruffness and Irish wit. tlavuring thc city with schnitzcls and beer. black tea and bread. The furtunc seekcrs' twang is a reminder that immigration continues. Cultures mingle, rcinfnrcing the solidarity of hCr pmple. Callrgr rnuph in Iln library ermk riu-ir jfluly mutiny will: mommmry rlmL Uilllr'lllylu'rx gmlllrr fur EUMHJ'WT'Z'il'f'S-

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