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American Minstrel Show Collection, 1854-1943 (inclusive) 1850s-1920s (bulk)

Extent:

5 boxes, 26 items, and 1.5 linear feet

Abstract:

The bulk of the American Minstrel Show Collection consists of advertisement material promoting minstrel performances from the 1850s through the 1920s. The collection includes broadsheets, posters, newspaper clippings and programs, as well as pictures and photographs of minstrel show performers. In addition, a small portion of the collection contains sheet music and song and joke books.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]