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Pennsylvania State University collection of minstrel show broadsides

Published
approximately 1869-early 1900s.
Physical Description
3 linear ft. Items (large oversized folder)

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Collection is open for research
Summary
This collection consists of three broadsides advertising blackface minstrel shows in the late 19th and early 20th cenuries. The materials document the overt racism associated with the culture of mistrelsy and feature specific touring companies including J. L. Carncross and Company and George Primrose and Billy West.
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Source of Acquisition
Acquired 2017.
Action Note
Poster: condition reviewed; 20181010. Discolored; backing added as repair.
Poster: conserved; 20181010. Surfaced cleaned.
Poster: housed; 20181010; encapsulation.
View MARC record | catkey: 20494031