Harlem’s First Debutante Ball

Debutante balls were a regular part of LIFE’s coverage during the magazine’s original run from 1936 to 1972. Examples of such stories include actress Tina Louise’s hectic debut night and also the first American debutante ball held at the Palace of Versailles. In its April 10, 1950 issue LIFE wrote about another celebration of note: ... Read more The post Harlem’s First Debutante Ball appeared…