Minstrelsy

Carroll & Queen's double cloc dance / J. H. Bufford's lith., Boston.

Two men performing dance. Copyright by Oliver Ditson & Co. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gorton's Original New Orleans Minstrels

Includes small portraits of Jos. Gorton and Chas. H. Larkin. 35118 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2700. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libra... More

Gorton's famous Minstrels, American vaudeville and popular entertainme...

G xxc 11253 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1905 by The Courier Co. of Buffalo." Featuring: Jos. Gorton, Jake Welby, C.C. Pearl. Jos. Gorton, originator and founder; C.C. Pearl, manager. Forms part... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

B252649 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Our great champion cake walk, open to all comers. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7325. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection ... More

Oliver Scott's Refined Negro Minstrels a happy lot of funny coons in m...

Includes multiple captions describing activities. Created and "copyrighted 1898 by The Russell-Morgan Print, U.S. Printing Co., largest in the world, Cincinnati, U.S.A." No. 3069. Forms part of: Minstrel poster... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels always up to date.

A247724 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: We are the "scorchers" of minstrelsy. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti=N.Y." No. 6601. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels oldest 23rd year, best.

Includes portraits of Hamilton Alvin and Jack Alvin. "Fun at the Mardi Gras" pasted over caption. Caption: Alvin Brothers, pantomimists & acrobats, a circus nightmare. Created and "copyright 1908 by The Courier... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

B252649 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Our great champion cake walk, open to all comers. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7325. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection ... More

Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels oldest, biggest, best.

D16678 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Doc Quigley's latest creation the "Dancing professors." Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo." No. 3008. Piece missing from lower center ... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

44235 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: An easy winner. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8586. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels all white performers.

Caption: Primrose & West's Company departing from the Grand Central Depot, New York. Created and "copyright 1897 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cincinnati = New York." N.Y. no. 7603. Forms part of: Minstrel poste... More

Original Nashville Students combined with Gideon's Big Minstrel Carniv...

73924 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Me and my baby. Created and "copyright 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." Direction of Rusco & Holland. No. 4209. Forms part of: Mi... More

J.W. Johnson's Old Reliable Virginia Minstrels fifteen successful year...

"You will laugh till you cry ... See Mickey & Dickey 'There different.'" At head of title: The show that is different coming soon! Created by "Erie Litho. & Printing Co., Erie, Pa." Forms part of: Minstrel po... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

B252640 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Geo. H. Primrose, Wm. H. West, the acknowledged leaders of minstrelsy. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti & N.Y." No. 7319? Forms part of: Minstr... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

D13836 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The De Elmar Trio, comical, eccentric, acrobatic black clowns. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 9047. Forms part of: Min... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

41727 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The charge of San Juan Hill : Wm. H. West impersonating Col. Roosevelt, leading the famous "Rough Riders" to victory. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Lith Co, ... More

[Two performers in blackface, facing each other, one in tuxedo, other ...

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 600. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

The crow quadrilles. Piano forte by John H. Hewitt / N. Currier's lith...

Music cover with eight vignettes of caricatures of blacks. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 1436.

Poster - Negro double song & dance - Public domain lithograph

F9879 U.S. Copyright Office Created by the Courier Co. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Hyde & Behman's Operatic Spectacular Minstrels under the personal supe...

P17856 U.S. Copyright Office "Composed entirely of artists of merit. Original in every detail. Perfectly equipped & organized with the intention of presenting minstrelsy as an art ... Reserved seats at usual pl... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

A247726 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: 3 superb military bands. Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith Co, Cinti=N.Y." No. 6604. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Gorton's Original New Orleans Minstrels

Includes small portraits of Jos. Gorton and Chas. H. Larkin. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Plantation banjo player, American vaudeville and popular entertainment...

F9878 U.S. Copyright Office Created and copyright 1875 by Courier Co. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Thatcher, Primrose & West's Minstrels

Caption: Music and it's charms, originated & directed by Mr. Barney Fagan. Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cinti, N=Y & London." N.Y. 2251. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Al. G. Field Minstrels - Public domain portrait print

"Made in U.S.A." Caption: Jack Richards : golden voiced tenor. Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." Edward Conard, managing director. No. 41947. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library... More

Haverly's European Mastodon Minstrels

Caption: As they appeared participating in the inauguration of the President of the United States at Washington. Small pieces missing from top of poster. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

George Thatcher's Greatest Minstrels

61762 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8676. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Consists of portraits of Carroll Johnson, Tom Lewis, Geo. B. Mack, and Ed. Howard, all in blackface. 44240 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Four of our nation's fun makers. Printed on upper right corner: N.Y. no... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

D3810? U.S. Copyright Office Caption: The uncertainty of a sure thing. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 9007. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libra... More

Whitlock's collection of Ethiopian melodies. As sung with great applau...

Music cover showing two men on stage, one dancing and one playing banjo.

Plantation melodies / J.H. Bufford's lith., Boston.

Music cover showing two boys seated on bench, with one of them playing a flute, and the other holding book of music.

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Captions: The world's greatest minstrel vocalists: T.H.P. Harle, Clement Stewart, Arthur Ansdell, Richard J. Jos , Jos. Garland, Geo. P. Marshall, J.P. Rodgers. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Lit... More

George Thatcher's Greatest Minstrels

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William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West).

Includes full length and head-and-shoulder in costume portraits. 42260 U.S. Copyright Office Captions: Lewis & Ernest : the premiers of burnt cork comedy Tom Lewis Charles M. Ernest. Created and "copyright... More

[African American, seated, playing banjo]

X1249 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1892 by Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 16. Title devised. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West).

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Gaff Henderson, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 192...

Created and "copyright 1898 by M.F. Tobin, N.Y." Signed: F.F. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Eat, drink, and be merry / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows an angry, well-dressed man labeled "Monopoly" sitting at a table eating from a plate heaped with "Benefits of Protection"; standing next to him is a minstrel holding a song sheet labeled "Tar... More

J.W. Johnson's Old Reliable Virginia Minstrels world's best colored sh...

"A hurricane of fun ... convince yourself ... a clean and moral show for ladies and children ...." Created by "Erie Litho. & Printing Co., Erie, Pa." Small portrait of J.W. Johnson on upper portion of poster. F... More

George Thatcher's Greatest Minstrels

61763 U.S. Copyright Office Printed on upper right corner: N.Y. no. 8675. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress) Pieces missing from edges.

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Caption: Lew Sully, the "original" comedian presenting ideas of his own. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 9008. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Lib... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Caption: Waterbury Bros. & Tenney : absolutely the world's greatest comedy musical artists. Created and "copyright, 1900, by The U.S. Printing Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 4353. Forms ... More

Oliver Scott's Refined Negro Minstrels representing the pick of the en...

"Copyright 1898 by Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: The most gorgeous presentation in modern minstrelsy. A magnificent pot pourri of mirth and music. Created by "Russell-Morgan Print (U.S. Printing Co.), Cincinn... More

Skedaddle: the celebrated walk round sung & danced by the Christy Mins...

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Gorton's Original New Orleans Minstrels

Includes small portraits of Jos. Gorton and Chas. H. Larkin. Caption: Edw. Fox - grotesque dancer & comedian. Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2817. Forms part of: Minstrel pos... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Caption: Lew Sully, the original comedian presenting ideas of his own. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co, Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 9022. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libra... More

Primrose & Dockstader's Huge Minstrel Company

D7514 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Exterior view of their great canvas theatre. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8897. Forms part of: Minstrel poster coll... More

Gorton's famous Minstrels, American vaudeville and popular entertainme...

Includes small portraits of Jos. Gorton and Chas. H. Larkin. D17229 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by the Courier Company, Lith. Dpt., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 3023. Small piece missing from left s... More

Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels

G xxc 16499 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Billy King. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10515. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection ... More

Al. G. Field Minstrels - Public domain portrait print

"Made in U.S.A." Caption: Emmett Miller : clarinet voiced comedian : "A thousand frogs." Created by "The Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland, O." No. O-1601. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

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Al G. Field Minstrels - Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900,...

Caption: A night in Paris during the Exposition : the gorgeous scenic spectacle. Created and "copyright 1900 Courier Company, Litho. Dep't., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2866. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (L... More

Gorton's Original New Orleans Minstrels

Includes small portraits of Jos. Gorton and Chas. H. Larkin. Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[African American in tuxedo and top hat, seated, playing banjo]

V35185 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyrighted 1890 by The Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich." No. 5. Title devised. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

41296 U.S. Copyright Office "Russell-Morgan Print." Caption: Stoke Moore's rag time ball : the most novel & expensive act ever presented by a minstrel company : a wealth of beautiful scenery, gorgeous costumes ... More

[Bust portrait of smiling African American, facing front]

D625 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1900 by The Courier Co., Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 605. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Caption: Billy Van, the monologue comedian. Printed on upper right corner: N.Y. no. 9020. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

Modern minstrels, American vaudeville and popular entertainment 1870 1...

Consists of multiple portraits, including the Eight Madrigal Boys. "Photos by Falk, N.Y." Created by "H.A. Thomas & Wylie Lith., 7 E 19th St., N.Y." Upper left corner missing; part of title missing. Forms part ... More

I'd leave ma happy home for you

The latch-string's always hanging out for you

I'd leave ma happy home for you

I'd leave ma happy home for you

Sing again that sweet refrain - Public domain sheet music scan

I'd leave ma happy home for you

Just because she made dem goo-goo eyes

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

A247725 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Wm. H. West's original production under his personal direction, entitled The vanishing grenadiers : this act is a revelation, and produced at an expense of $10,000.00. Cre... More

The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels.

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The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels.

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The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels.

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The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels.

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The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels.

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The wandering minstrels - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 182... More

Gideon's Minstrels.

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Gideon's Minstrels.

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William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee (formerly of Primrose & West).

Caption: Wm. H. West as Interlocutor, as Captain Sigsbee : the most popular minstrel in the world. Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." N.Y. no. 8091. Forms part of: Mins... More

Come back massa, come back: as sung by C. Henry at Wood's Minstrels, 5...

Plate/Publisher number: 4790

The patchwork song: sung by Buckley's Serenaders, Boston; sung by Carn...

Plate/Publisher number: 3823

[Bryants Minstrels] - Public domain portrait print

Group portrait of nine members of Bryant's Minstrels, a group of white actors impersonating blacks, in particular "plantation life." Includes identification of members hand-written around mount. (DLC/PP-1997:1... More

Thatcher, Primrose & West's Minstrels

Caption: The two Chinese dromios in their original creation, "A holiday in the laundry." Created by "The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti-N=Y-London." N.Y. 1832. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library o... More

Al. G. Field Greater Minstrels - Public domain portrait print

"Fun at the Mardi Gras" pasted over part of caption. Caption: Jack McShane. Created and "copyright, 1913 by The Otis Litho. Co., Cleveland, O." No. 20680. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

I'd leave ma happy home for you

[Group of people relaxing outdoors, East Jaffrey, N.H.]

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Primrose & West's Big Minstrels

Caption: W. H. Windom, the famous alto : author of "The fatal wedding" and other popular songs. Created and "copyright 1896 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti & New York." Upper right corner missing. Forms par... More

Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival

52069 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: James White, vocal comedian. Created by "The Russell-Morgan Print; copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin., U.S.A." No. 3820. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collecti... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

D13819 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: On top of the ladder at last, Lew Sully, the real fellow with the troupe : comedian, composer, author, and originator. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho C... More

The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels.

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The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels.

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The Al. G. Field's Greater Minstrels.

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The wandering minstrels - Public domain American sheet music

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1820-1860 (Microfilm M 3106) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form) In bound volumes: Copyright Deposits 182... More

Primrose & West's Big Minstrels America's champion.

Captions: On the stage On parade "Hot stuff." Created and "copyright 1895 by The Strobridge Lith. Co., Cin'ti=N.Y." Little Coon Band & Buck Dancers. No. 6603. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Libr... More

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

44334 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Mr. West presenting the greatest American and European minstrel stars. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho Co Cin'ti=N.Y." N.Y. no. 8538. Forms part of: Mins... More

Bridgeton, New Jersey. FSA (Farm Security Administration) agricultural...

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Oliver Scott's Big Minstrel Carnival 40 people.

"Russell-Morgan Print." Created and "copyrighted 1899 by The U.S. Printing Co., Cin. & N.Y." No. 4104. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Caption: John P. Rodgers, the eminent basso. Created and "copyright 1899 by The Strobridge Litho. Co., Cincinnati & New York." N.Y. no. 8719. Smaller version of poster: POS - MIN - .W48, no. 11 (C size). Forms ... More

Come back massa, come back: as sung by C. Henry at Wood's Minstrels, 5...

Plate/Publisher number: 4790

The patchwork song: sung by Buckley's Serenaders, Boston; sung by Carn...

Plate/Publisher number: 3823

William H. West's Big Minstrel Jubilee

Caption: Waterbury Bros. & Tenny : America's most brilliant musical trio. Created and "copyright 1900 by The Strobridge Litho Co Cin'ti & N.Y." N.Y. no. 9026. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library ... More

Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels

G xxc 3987 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Get behind me, Satan. Created and "copyright 1903 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 6540. Forms part of: Minstrel poster col... More

Poster - Al G. Field Minstrels - Public domain lithograph

"The best of the good ones." Caption: The greatest number of comedians, vocalists, dancers & high class European & American specialty artists ever seen with one company. Created and "copyright 1903 Courier Comp... More

Richards & Pringle's Famous Minstrels

G xxc 16498 U.S. Copyright Office Caption: Clarence Powell. Created and "copyright 1907 by The U.S. Lithograph Co., Russell-Morgan Print, Cincinnati & New York." No. 10514. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collec... More