Black and white photograph of showgirls at the Moulin Rouge, dated May, 1955. Clockwise from lower left: Barbara McCory, Jane Craddock, Norma Talbert, Lorraine Riley, Anna Bailey, Dee Dee Jasmin, and (center) Norma Washington.

Black and white negative of four showgirls in dresses outside the Moulin Rouge, preparing for the Helldorado parade, dated May 5, 1955.

Series of four black and white film negatives of two showgirls posing in Moulin Rouge T-shirts at the Moulin Rouge prior to opening day, dated May 6, 1955.

Series of seven black and white negatives of a showgirl posing on the diving board at the Moulin Rouge swimming pool, dated May 22, 1955.

Series of eight black and white film negatives of two showgirls posing in Moulin Rouge T-shirts at the Moulin Rouge prior to opening day, dated May 6, 1955.

Black and white photograph of a showgirl posing on the diving board at the swimming pool of Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino, dated [May 22], 1955.

Part of an interview with Mary Louise Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on June 19, 1998. Williams recalls working as a showgirl at the Moulin Rouge and traces her subsequent careers as a social worker and school teacher.