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Master Diamond, the great original negro extravaganza dancer, and his coadjutor, Barney Williams.
Title
Master Diamond, the great original negro extravaganza dancer, and his coadjutor, Barney Williams
Publisher
D. Hooton Printer
Place Published
Boston
Date
1842
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: National Theatre. Stage manager, Mr. W.R. Blake.; Broadside advertising performances by Master Diamond and Barney Williams at the National Theatre in Boston on October 6, 1842. Performances include parts of the stage acts from "The Grand Pantomime", "Moll Pitcher", "Jack Sheppard", and "The Night Owl, or Mazulme, the Sorcerer."; Handwritten on sheet: "The first time Barney Williams ever blacked up."
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-006
Miss Bassano will appear this evening as Norma ; and Miss Anne Romer will perform Adelgisa, in Bellini's opera of Norma : eleventh performance in this country of the celebrated New Orleans Ethiopian Serenaders!
Title
Miss Bassano will appear this evening as Norma ; and Miss Anne Romer will perform Adelgisa, in Bellini's opera of Norma : eleventh performance in this country of the celebrated New Orleans Ethiopian Serenaders!
Names
Maddox, J. M. (John Medex), 1789-1861, Fairbrother, S. G. (Samuel Glover), active 1823-1855
Publisher
S. G. Fairbrother Printer 31 Bow Street Covent Garden
Place Published
London
Date
1847
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
2 images
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Operas., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- England -- 19th century., Theater -- England -- London.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Princess's Theatre. J. M. Maddox, sole lessee and manager, Duchess Street, Portland Place.; Broadside advertising theatrical and minstrel performances in London on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 14, 1847. Performances include Bellini's Norma, headlined by Miss Bassano and Miss Anne Romer, minstrel acts by the New Orleans Ethiopian Serenaders, Widow Bewitched, Keeping a Place, and Loder's the Night Dancers.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-032
More novelty! : J. Nickinson, emboldened by the success attending his efforts to amuse the public of Toronto during the last two years ...
Title
More novelty! : J. Nickinson, emboldened by the success attending his efforts to amuse the public of Toronto during the last two years
Names
Nickinson, John, 1808-1864
Publisher
Lovell & Gibson Printers Yonge Street
Place Published
Toronto
Date
1855
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Royal Lyceum, Toronto. Industry. Integrity. Intelligence. John Nickinson, lessee and manager.; Advertising broadside for J. Nickinson's performance of six nights, with other special guests including "The original Jim Crow, Mr. T. D. Rice! and the celebrated tight rope dancer Herr Cline!";
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-001
New York Circus : this afternoon's performance commencing at two o'clock!!! A grand change of performance in the evening at 8 o'clock!!!
Title
New York Circus : this afternoon's performance commencing at two o'clock!!! A grand change of performance in the evening at 8 o'clock!!!
Publisher
publisher not identified
Place Published
New York
Date
1840
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Horse shows -- New York (State) -- New York., Minstrel shows., Circus -- New York (State) -- New York., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- New York (State) -- New York.
Note
Broadside advertising circus performances, equestrian riding, and minstrel performances. The date and location is uncertain. Names and approximate date were derived from the book "Olympians of the sawdust circle: a biography of the nineteenth century American circus" by William L. Slout (1998).;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-022
Newcomb & Arlington's Minstrels! and brass band : sixteenth annual tour of the monster organization!
Title
Newcomb & Arlington's Minstrels! and brass band : sixteenth annual tour of the monster organization!
Publisher
publisher not identified
Place Published
Hartford Conn.
Date
1866
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Connecticut -- Hartford.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Coming, coming. Music Hall two nights only. Wednesday and Thursday Ev'gs, Jan. 17th & 18th; Broadside advertising performances by Newcomb & Arlington's Minstrels and brass band for Wednesday and Thursday, January 17 anf 18 1866. No location is identified, but it is likely at the Music Hall in Hartford, Connecticut, based on examination of other broadsides.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-029
Open every night / by the celebrated and original Buckley's Serenaders.
Title
Open every night / by the celebrated and original Buckley's Serenaders
Publisher
publisher not identified
Place Published
New York
Date
1854
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Burlesque (Theater), Theater -- New York (State) -- New York., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Buckley's Ethiopian Opera House Chines Hall, first floor of Chinese Buildings, 539 Broadway. Near the St. Nicholas Hotel, and within two doors of the Prescott House.; Broadside advertising ensemble burlesque performances by Buckley's Serenaders and Mons. Jullien's Orchestra on Monday, Feb. 6th, 1854.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-012
Ordway's Æolians! : under the management of J. P. Ordway, will appear at Railroad Hall.
Title
Ordway's Æolians! : under the management of J. P. Ordway, will appear at Railroad Hall
Publisher
Times U.S. Job Office J.H. & F.F. Farwell Printers Nos. 3 and 5 State Street
Place Published
Boston
Date
1856
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
2 images
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Rhode Island -- Providence.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Rail Road Hall! Programme for the last concert, on Saturday evening, July 26th; Inscribed on front below head of title: 1856. Providence R.I.Inscribed on front at bottom: (Edwin Kelly & Colburn)Inscribed on back: Given to W.H. Brockway by his cousin, "W.H. Goodhue" , in Providence R.I., May 20th 1875
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-030
Paramount banjos
Title
Paramount banjos
Publisher
William L. Lange
Place Published
New York (N.Y.)
Type
Books
Pages
16 image files, 1 PDF file
Subjects
Banjo -- Manufacturers' catalogs, Musical instruments -- Manufacturers' catalogs, Banjo
Note
Full-page illustrated catalogue of Paramount tenor banjos (noting availability in 5-string and plectrum formats) and related equipment. The rear wrapper promotes the instruments for recording, with a list of band that use them, including Whiteman, Lanin and Roseland Orchestras, dating the catalogue likely to the mid 1920s.
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-b-paramount
Use/Rights
https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
Progressive international banjo instructor
Title
Progressive international banjo instructor
Names
Cole, William A., banjoist, Fairbanks, A. C. (Albert Conant), b. 1852
Publisher
Oliver Ditson
Place Published
Boston (Mass.)
Date
1886
Type
Books
Pages
87 image files, 1 PDF file
Subjects
Banjo -- Methods, Banjo -- Instruction and study, Banjo -- Studies and exercises, Banjo music, Banjo music (Banjos (2)), Banjo and guitar music, Songs with banjo
Abstract
Includes 3 banjo duets, 1 banjo-guitar duet, and 1 song for banjo and voice.
Note
Scarce manual issued by the famous banjo manufacturers, with contributions by noted players.
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-fc-international
Use/Rights
https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
S.A. Thompson's compositions : for the trio instruments : graded music for teaching and orchestra
Title
S.A. Thompson's compositions : for the trio instruments : graded music for teaching and orchestra
Names
Thompson, S. A.
Publisher
Eastern Musical Supply Co.
Place Published
Portland (Me.)
Type
Books
Pages
8 image files, 1 PDF file
Subjects
Banjo music
Abstract
Original contains six unbound, mimeographed pages placed in stiff wrapper.
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-sat-trio
Use/Rights
https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
S.S. Stewart's celebrated banjos : catalogue and price-list : banjo music, instruction books, strings and fittings
Title
S.S. Stewart's celebrated banjos : catalogue and price-list : banjo music, instruction books, strings and fittings
Names
Stewart, S. S. (S. Swaim), 1855-
Publisher
S.S. Stewart
Place Published
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Type
Books
Pages
80 image files, 1 PDF file
Subjects
Banjo -- Manufacturers' catalogs, Musical instruments -- Manufacturers' catalogs, Banjo
Abstract
Includes portraits of noted players E.M. Hall, Huntley and Lee, W.A. Huntely, Geo. W. Powers, J.H. Mack, P.C. Shortis, A.A. Farland, and Horace Weston; Includes short essays, some attributed to S.S. Stewart, related to the care and construction of banjos.
Note
A handsomely illustrated catalogue from one of the pre-eminent makers of the period. Includes instruments and accessories, nice full page steel engraved portraits of noted players and a page of illustrations of banjos being made. Complete with the two folding plates. Very scarce.
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-b-catalogue
Use/Rights
https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
Sanford's Opera Troupe established 1850 / S. S. Sanford, proprietor ; Cool White, stage manager ; Saturday evening, October 27th, 1860 ; last night of the Old Folks!
Title
Sanford's Opera Troupe established 1850 / S. S. Sanford, proprietor ; Cool White, stage manager ; Saturday evening, October 27th, 1860 ; last night of the Old Folks!
Names
Sanford, Samuel S., 1821-1905, White, Cool, 1821-1891
Publisher
U.S. Book and Job Printing Office Ledger Buildings.
Place Published
Philadelphia Pa.
Date
1860
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Sanford's Opera House: Eleventh Street, above Chestnut.; Broadside advertising performances by Sanford's Opera Troupe, Signor Raphael Abecco, and the Burlesque Circus in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 27, 1860.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-025
Sanford's Opera Troupe will give two of their popular entertainments! : embracing a variety of songs, duetts, choruses, dances and burlesques ; second week. Unprecedented success! This Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clk, and in the evening at 8 o'clock, July 1
Title
Sanford's Opera Troupe will give two of their popular entertainments! : embracing a variety of songs, duetts, choruses, dances and burlesques ; second week. Unprecedented success! This Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clk, and in the evening at 8 o'clock, July 19
Publisher
Hooton's Press -- Haskins' Building No. 4 Howard Street
Place Published
Boston
Date
1856
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Boston Museum, admission 25 cents, children under 12 years half-price.; Broadside advertising performances by Sanford's Opera Troupe in Boston on July 19 and 21, 1856. Performances include music and singing, variety acts, and the Burlesque Circus.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-031
Stewart's universal banjo instructor : a book for the million
Title
Stewart's universal banjo instructor : a book for the million
Names
Stewart, S. S. (S. Swaim), 1855-
Publisher
S.S. Stewart
Place Published
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Date
1882
Type
Books
Pages
18 image files, 1 PDF file
Subjects
Banjo -- Methods, Banjo -- Instruction and study, Banjo -- Studies and exercises, Banjo music
Note
Rare rudimentary instructor, with tunes, by the major manufacturer of the period.
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-sss-million
Use/Rights
https://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/
The Campbells are here! : Second week of Murphy, West and Peel's Original Campbell Minstrels.
Title
The Campbells are here! : Second week of Murphy, West and Peel's Original Campbell Minstrels
Publisher
Hooton's Press--10 Haskins' Buildings corner of Tremont and Howard Streets.
Place Published
Boston
Date
1853
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Boston Museum ;admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years of age, half price.; Broadside advertising musical ensemble performances by Murphy, West and Peel's Original Campbell Minstrels in Boston on Thursday, July 14th, 1853.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-016
The Campbells have come! : For the recess. The management have great pleasure in announcing, that arrangements have been made for the services of the world-wide celebrated band of Murphy, West and Peel's Original Campbell Minstrels.
Title
The Campbells have come! : For the recess. The management have great pleasure in announcing, that arrangements have been made for the services of the world-wide celebrated band of Murphy, West and Peel's Original Campbell Minstrels
Publisher
Hooton's Press--10 Haskins' Buildings corner of Tremont and Howard Streets.
Place Published
Boston
Date
1853
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Boston Museum ;admission 25 cents. Children under 12 years of age, half price.; Broadside advertising musical ensemble performances by Murphy, West and Peel's Original Campbell Minstrels in Boston on Wednesday, July 6th, 1853.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-017
The Sable Brothers, delineators of Ethiopian characters : will appear at [blank] on [blank].
Title
The Sable Brothers, delineators of Ethiopian characters : will appear at [blank] on [blank]
Publisher
Commercial Steam Presses
Place Published
San Francisco
Date
1858
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers.
Note
Broadside advertising a performance of The Sable Brothers in San Juan, with blanks for place and date of performance. Includes set list for programme.; "This Company consists of the following well-known performers: Mr. C. Morrell, banjoist and accordeonist [i.e. accordionist];Mr. J. Wallace, the unrivalled [sic] banjoist and Negro delineator;Mr. G. Bishop, the nonpareil character dancer and bone player;Mr. J.L. Bernard, the tambroinist [i.e. tambourinist] and delineator;Mr. J. Neale, the favorite ballad singer."; Rare Books Banjo copy has handwritten notation of place and date of performance: San Juan, 1858.
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-002
The great and world-renowned Bryant's Minstrels : the excelsior troupe of the world!
Title
The great and world-renowned Bryant's Minstrels : the excelsior troupe of the world!
Names
Keach, E. F. (E. Frank), 1824-
Publisher
F. A. Searle Steam Job Printer Journal Building 118 Washington St. Boston
Place Published
Boston
Date
1861
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Massachusetts -- Boston.
Note
Titlefrom content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Boston Museum! Acting and Stage manager Mr. E. F. Keach. The cry is still they come. Crowded houses! Decided hit! Another change of programme.; Broadside advertising musical ensemble performances by Bryant's Minstrels at Boston Museum on Saturday, July 27th, 1861.; Evan Evans Hern (1823-1877) performed under the stage name "Eph Horn" -- Burnt Cork and Tambourines: A Source Book for Negro Minstrelsy, by William Slout;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-015
The original and only Christy's Minstrels and the great comic artiste George Christy
Title
The original and only Christy's Minstrels and the great comic artiste George Christy
Names
McNally, T., Raynor, J.W., Smith, John P.
Publisher
Tuttle Morehouse & Taylor printers stereotypers and Book-binders
Place Published
New Haven Conn.
Date
1864
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Connecticut -- New Haven.
Note
Title from content of broadside after header information.; At head of title: Music Hall! Four nights only! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday even'gs, September 19th, 20th, 21st and 22d, 1864...; Broadside advertising stage performances of Christy's Minstrels and George Christy at the Music Hall in New Haven, Connecticut on September 19, 20, 21 and 22. 1864.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-018
The original and only Sam. Sharpley's minstrels, brass band and burlesque opera troupe : farewell tour! Music Hall. positively two nights only! Saturday and Monday evenings, Nov. 26th & 28th.
Title
The original and only Sam. Sharpley's minstrels, brass band and burlesque opera troupe : farewell tour! Music Hall. positively two nights only! Saturday and Monday evenings, Nov. 26th & 28th
Publisher
Calhoun Printing Company
Place Published
Hartford Conn.
Date
1864
Type
Broadside/broadsheet
Pages
1 image
Subjects
Minstrel shows., Blackface entertainers., Broadsides -- United States -- 19th century., Theater -- Connecticut -- Hartford.
Note
Broadside advertising performances by Sam Sharpley's Minstrels, also known as the Iron Clads, at the Music Hall in Hartford Connecticut on November 26 and 28, 1864.;
Part of
Banjo Collection,
Identifier
yhm-spe-ban-bro-min-009

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