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Newspaper listing as evidence
Well supported
A newspaper listing can function as evidence for stage shows, dances, film screenings, releases and public debates because it ties a claim to a publication date. The atlas uses listings and advertisements to test memories against contemporary documentation.
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A flyer is not the whole dance
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Documentary proof
The other
Lived event complexity
Flyers and listings can verify dates and lineups, but they may omit late substitutions, informal performances and crowd memory.
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