Blondie Robinson collection of African-American Minstrel and Vaudeville photographs (MS.2015.018)
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Inventory
SERIES 1. BLONDIE ROBINSON (SOLO PORTRAITS), circa 1915-1925
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
Blondie Robinson (C-I-HAK, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Left-side facing; left hand on hip; in cowboy costume (Stetson hat, boots, plaid shirt, striped vest, gauntlet, holster on belt, tie, and scarf); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1920. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (embossed): "C-I-HAK, 323 N. Clark St, Chicago" Robinson, Blondie |
circa 1920 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
Blondie Robinson (C-I-HAK, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; left hand on hip; in cowboy costume (Stetson hat, boots, plaid shirt, striped vest, gauntlet, holster on belt, arm band, tie, and scarf); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1920.(copy 1) Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"; handwritten note (possibly signature of Robinson) on back: "Blondi Robinson, 6-7"; photographer's mark (embossed): "C-I-HAK, 323 N. Clark St, Chicago" |
circa 1920 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
Blondie Robinson (C-I-HAK, photograph 3) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; left hand on hip; in cowboy costume (Stetson hat, boots, plaid shirt, striped vest, gauntlet, holster on belt, arm band, and scarf); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1920. (copy 2) Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); faded; 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (embossed): "C-I-HAK, 323 N. Clark St, Chicago" |
circa 1920 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
Blondie Robinson (C-I-HAK, photograph 4) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Left-side facing; bending over and removing glove; in cowboy costume (Stetson hat, boots, plaid shirt, striped vest, gauntlet, holster on belt, arm band, and scarf); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1920. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" ; inscribed on back: "Blondi Robinson"; photographer's mark (embossed): "C-I-HAK, 323 N. Clark St, Chicago" |
circa 1920 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
Blondie Robinson (Myers, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; standing on left leg only; cane in right hand; in formal attire (suit coat and pants, rimmed hat, dark-colored bowtie, cane, and leather shoes); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); edges worn and some water damage; various sections hand-colored (lips, jacket, socks); 7 1/2" x 11 7/8"; photographer's mark: "Myers, S.F."; inscribed: "The eccentric singer & dancer Blondy Robinson" |
circa 1915-1925. | ||
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
Blondie Robinson (Myers, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Right-side facing; cane in right hand; in formal attire (suit coat and pants, rimmed hat, dark-colored bowtie, cane, and leather shoes); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); edges worn and some water damage; 7 1/2" x 11 7/8"; photographer's mark: "Myers, S.F."; inscribed: "Thur Fri Sat" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
Blondie Robinson (Myers, photograph 3) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Right-side facing; stepping forward with cane in right hand; in bellhop uniform (hat on head, bowtie, brass buttons, cane, and leather shoes); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); edges worn; 7 1/2" x 11 7/8" ; photographer's mark: "Myers, S.F." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 7a |
Blondie Robinson (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 1) Contents Note: Head shot of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): In formal attire (tuxedo, vest, and bowtie); Los Angeles, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7 3/4" x 9 3/4"; some frayed edges; printed on front, (below photo) "Mitchell and Frizelle, L.A. Cal."; photographer's mark: "Mitchell & Frizelle, Photographers, 244 1/2 So. Broadway Tel. James 8921, Los Angeles, Cal." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 8 |
Blondie Robinson Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; grimacing; cane in right hand; in bellhop uniform, (hat, bowtie, 3 rows of brass buttons, and gloves); circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); edges clipped; 5" x 7" ; inscribed: "Yours, Blondie Robinson" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 9 |
Blondie Robinson (copy 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Left-side facing; cane in left hand; in formal attire (long tail tuxedo, top hat in right hand, light-colored bowtie, cane, gloves, spats, and leather shoes); circa 1915-1925. (copy 1) Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); edges worn and some water damage; 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"; stamped in blue ink: "BLONDI ROBINSON" and numbered "44" ; inscribed: "Rex Dec-12"; (copy 1) |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 10 |
Blondie Robinson (copy 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Left-side facing; cane in left hand; in formal attire (long tail tuxedo, top hat in right hand, light-colored bowtie, cane, gloves, spats, and leather shoes); circa 1915-1925. (copy 2) Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); edges worn and some water damage; 5" x 7"; inscribed on back: "Bowen and Robinson"; with children's drawing (or doodle) in pencil on back (copy 2) |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 11 |
Blondie Robinson Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Left-side facing; bending over and hands clasped; in formal attire (long tail tuxedo, light-colored bowtie, gloves, spats, and leather shoes); circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); upper right corner bent; 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"; stamped in blue ink: "BLONDI ROBINSON" and numbered "36" |
circa 1915-1925 |
SERIES 2. BLONDIE ROBINSON AND BISETTE
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
Robinson and Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Rembrandt, photograph no.1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; in formal attire (tuxedo, top hat, bowtie, gloves, spats, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Bisette, African American vaudeville performer (female): Left facing; in formal attire (jacket, floor-length skirt, bonnet, gloves, spats, and medium-heel leather shoes); Chicago, Illinois; circa 1911. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 9"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Rembrandt, 46-E Jackson BLVD, Chicago"; inscribed on back "Robinson & Besseta". |
circa 1911 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
Robinson and Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Rembrandt, photograph no.2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; posing upside down on side table; in formal attire (tuxedo, bowtie, top hat (on floor), spats, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Bisette, African American vaudeville performer (female): Right facing; in formal attire (jacket, floor-length skirt, bonnet, gloves, spats, and medium-heel leather shoes); Chicago, Illinois; circa 1911. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 9"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Rembrandt, 46-E Jackson BLVD, Chicago"; inscribed on back "Robinson and Besseta" |
circa 1911 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
Robinson and Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (copy 1) (Rembrandt, photograph no.3) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; cane in right hand; in formal attire (double breasted suit, top hat, cane, bow tie, gloves, spats, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Bisette, African American vaudeville performer (female): Left facing; holding book; in formal attire (floor-length dress with lace embellishments, wide-brim hat, gloves, spats, and medium-heel leather shoes); Chicago, Illinois; circa 1911. (copy 1) Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 8 7/8"; some frayed edges); photographer's mark: "Rembrandt, 46-E Jackson BLVD, Chicago"; inscribed on back "Blondi Robinson & Bessetta" |
circa 1911 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
Robinson and Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (copy 2)(Rembrandt, photograph no.4) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; cane in right hand; in formal attire (double breasted suit, top hat, cane, bow tie, gloves, spats, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Bisette, African American vaudeville performer (female): Left facing; holding book; in formal attire (floor-length dress with lace embellishments, wide-brim hat, gloves, spats, and medium-heel leather shoes); Chicago, Illinois; circa 1911. (copy 2) Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 8 7/8"; some frayed edges); photographer's mark: "Myers, S.F.""Rembrandt, 46-E Jackson BLVD, Chicago"; inscribed on back "Robinson & Bessetta |
circa 1911 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
Robinson and Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Rembrandt, photograph no.5) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Right-side facing; looking up; cane held by both hands; in formal attire (double breasted suit, bow tie, top hat, cane, gloves, spats, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Bisette, African American vaudeville performer (female): Right facing; sitting on pedestal; in formal attire (wearing floor-length dress with lace embellishments, wide-brim hat, gloves, spats, and medium-heel leather shoes); Chicago, Illinois; circa 1911. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 8 7/8"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Rembrandt, 46-E Jackson BLVD, Chicago"; inscribed on back "Blondie Robinson, Bessetta" |
circa 1911 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
Robinson and Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Goins, photograph 1 Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; right hand on hip and holding hat; in formal attire (double breasted suit, bow tie, gloves, spats, leather shoes). Full-length image of Bisette, African American vaudeville performer (female): Right facing; standing with book in hands; in formal attire (wearing floor-length dress with lace embellishments, wide-brim hat, gloves, spats, medium heel leather shoes); Chicago, Illinois; circa 1911. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 8 3/4"; photographer's mark: "Goins' Studio, 3110 State Street, Chicago, Ill."; inscribed on back "Blondie Robinson" |
circa 1911 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
Robinson and Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Goins, photograph 2 Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; with right hand on head; in formal attire (double breasted suit, top hat, spats, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Bisette, African American vaudeville performer (female): Front facing; with left hand around Robinson's neck; in formal attire (floor-length dress with lace embellishments, wide brim hat, and gloves); Chicago, Illinois; circa 1911. Physical Description Note: black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 8 3/4"; photographer's mark: "Goins' Studio, 3110 State Street, Chicago, Ill." |
circa 1911 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 19 |
Bisette (solo portrait) (Goins, photograph 3) Contents Note: Three-quarter length image of Bisette, African American vaudeville performer (female): Right-side facing; in formal attire (floor-length dress with lace embellishments, and wide brim hat); Chicago, Illinois; circa 1911. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 8 3/4"; photographer's mark: "Goins' Studio, 3110 State Street, Chicago, Ill."; |
circa 1911 |
SERIES 3. BLONDIE ROBINSON AND BILLIE McCARVER
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1, Folder 20 |
McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; in blackface, mouth wide open, left arm around McCarver; hat in right hand; in formal attire (dark-colored suit, tack on tie, gloves, hat, light-colored socks, leather shoes). Full-length image of Billie McCarver, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; looking upward; right arm extended outward; in formal attire (light-colored double breasted suit, striped shirt, gloves, hat in left hand, spats, and leather shoes); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (embossed): "Swisher, 32 State St., Chicago"; stamped on back in blue ink: "Majestic Theatre BLDG, Chicago..."; inscribed on back: "McCarver & Robinson" and numbered "8" |
circa 1918 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 21 |
McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): In blackface; left hand touching McCarver; hat on head; in formal attire (dark-colored suit, bowtie, hat, gloves, light-colored socks, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Billie McCarver, African American vaudeville performer (male): Right hand raised; in formal attire (light-colored suit, bowtie, hat on head, striped shirt, gloves, spats, and leather shoes); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (embossed): "Swisher, 32 State St., Chicago"; stamped on back in blue ink: "Majestic Theatre BLDG, Chicago..."; inscribed on back: "McCarver & Robinson" and numbered "13" |
circa 1918 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 22 |
McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 3) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): In blackface; mouth twisted; slightly hunched; hat on head; in formal attire (dark-colored suit, bowtie and tack, gloves, hat, light-colored socks, leather shoes). Full-length image of Billie McCarver, African American vaudeville performer (male): Right hand raised; hat on head; in formal attire (wearing light-colored suit, gloves, hat, spats, and leather shoes); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. (The two figures are left side facing with hats on head, in what appears to be choreographed dance routine). Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8" x 9 3/4"; frayed edge and some water damage; photographer's mark (embossed): "Swisher, 32 State St., Chicago"; inscribed on back: "McCarver & Robinson" and numbered "10" |
circa 1918 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 23 |
McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 4) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): In blackface; sitting upright; hands on lap; hat on head; in formal attire (dark-colored suit, hat, bowtie and tack, gloves, light-colored socks, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Billie McCarver, African American vaudeville performer (male): Right hand raised and pointing to Robinson; in formal attire (light-colored suit, hat on head, bowtie, striped short, gloves, cane in left hand, spats, and leather shoes); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. (Each figure facing the other and sitting on bench). (copy 1) Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8" x 9 7/8"; upper left corner ripped and some water damage; photographer's mark (embossed): "Swisher, 32 State St., Chicago"; stamped in blue ink on back: "McCarver & Robinson" and numbered "15" |
circa 1918 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 24 |
McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 5) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): In blackface; sitting upright; hands on lap; hat on head; in formal attire (dark-colored suit, hat, bowtie and tack, gloves, light-colored socks, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Billie McCarver, African American vaudeville performer (male): Right hand raised and pointing to Robinson; in formal attire (light-colored suit, hat on head, bowtie, striped short, gloves, cane in left hand, spats, and leather shoes); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. (Each figure facing the other and sitting on bench). (copy 2) Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8" x 9 7/8"; upper left corner ripped and some water damage; photographer's mark (embossed): "Swisher, 32 State St., Chicago"; stamped in blue ink on back: "Majestic Theatre BLDG., Chicago"; Inscribed: "McCarver & Robinson...11" |
circa 1918 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 25 |
McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (J.P. Foley, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, and Billie McCarver, African American vaudeville performers (male): Front facing; with studio backdrop and geometric rug on floor; in formal attire (dark-colored, long tail tuxedos, top hats on head, bowties, gloves, canes, spats, leather shoes); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; some frayed edges; label affixed to front "7. Blondie Robinson & Billie McCarver, Satirical Exponents of Eccentric Eccentricities; inscribed on back in pencil: "McCarver & Robinson...Times Saturday, Majestic, Times"; photographer's mark: "J.P. Foley, Photographer, 210 W. Madison St., Chicago" |
circa 1918 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 26 |
McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (J.P. Foley, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Both hands holding upright a rifle; hat on head; in bellhop uniform (dark-colored suit, hat, bowtie, brass buttons, gloves, spats, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Billie McCarver, African American vaudeville performer (male): Hat on head; cane in left hand; in marching band uniform (light-colored jacket (with decorative stitching) and dark pants, hat, brass buttons, gloves, cane, spats, and leather shoes); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. (Both figures are front facing with studio backdrop and rug with geometric pattern on floor). Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; some frayed edges; inscribed on back in pencil: "[parts illegible] Wolff..6/#65 Eliot St., Boston, Mass. McCarver & Robinson...Times Saturday, Majestic, Times"; photographer's mark: "J.P. Foley, Photographer, 210 W. Madison St., Chicago" |
circa 1918 |
SERIES 4. BLONDIE ROBINSON AND OTHER IDENTIFIED PERSONS (DUOS), circa 1910-1915
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1, Folder 27 |
Blondie Robinson and Harry Bowen (Repro Photo Co., photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): On the right, back facing, left hand on head; in formal attire (striped suit, rimmed hat, cuffed jacket and shirt sleeves, gloves, striped soxs, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Harry Bowen, African American vaudeville performer (male): On the left; front facing; right elbow touching chair; in formal attire (striped suit, rimmed hat, bowtie, hankerchief in front jacket pocket, cuffed jacket sleeves, cuffed shirt sleeves, gloves, patterned soxs, and leather shoes); New York, N.Y.; circa 1912. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 8"; left-side corners and upper right-side corner clipped; stamped on back in blue-green ink: "Repro Photo Co., 259 West 42nd St., New York"; inscribed on back in pencil: "Bowen and Robinson". |
circa 1912 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 28 |
Williams and Blondie Robinson (J.P. Foley, photograph 3) Contents Note: Full-length images of Blondie Robinson, and Williams, African American vaudeville performers (male): front facing; with (what appears to be) Williams taking Robinson's pulse, in matching uniforms (suits of unknown type, with hats, ties, and oversized shoes); with long cloth hanging from Robinson's back pants pocket); New York, N.Y.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 7 1/2"; printed on front: "Bell Studio, N.Y." inscribed on back"Williams and Robinson Comedians"; stamped on back in blue-green ink: "J.P. Foley, Photographer, 210 W. Madison St., Chicago"; New York |
circa 1910-1915 |
SERIES 5. BLONDIE ROBINSON AND OTHER UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS (DUOS/GROUPS), circa 1915-1925
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1, Folder 29 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (E.T. Dooley, photograph 1) Contents Note: Three-quarter length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Standing; front facing; right hand in pocket; in formal attire (three-piece suit, and plaid ascot tie). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Half-length, sitting; front facing; hair gathered up; in formal attire (lace top, cuffed sleeves, earrings, ring (wedding?); [place of photo unknown]; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8 3/4" x 10 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark (embossed): "E.T. Dooley" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 30 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (E.T. Dooley, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Standing; front facing; in blackface; left hand holding cane and right hand holding hat; in formal attire (double-breasted jacket and spats). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length, standing; front facing; left hand gripping skirt of gown, hair gathered up; in formal attire (ornate gown, cuffed sleeves, ribboned hat, and earrings); [place of photo unknown]; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7" x 9"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark (embossed): "E.T. Dooley" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 31 |
Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Bending at the waist; in blackface; hands holding ankles; in formal attire (checkered suit and spats). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length, standing; front facing; left hand gripping skirt of gown, hair gathered up; in formal attire (ornate gown, cuffed sleeves, ribboned hat, and earrings); [place of photo unknown]; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7" x 9"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark (embossed): "E.T. Dooley" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 32 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (E.T. Dooley, photograph 4) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full length; standing; in blackface; right hand holding hate; legs crossed; in formal attire (double-breated jacket, checked pants, spats, and oversized shoes). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer [place of photo unknown]; circa 1915-1925.: Full length, sitting; front facing; hands resting on chair; hair gathered up; in formal attire (ornate gown, cuffed sleeves, and ribboned hat; [place of photo unknown]; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8 3/4" x 10 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark (embossed): "E.T. Dooley" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 33 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (E.T. Dooley, photograph 5) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full length; standing; in blackface; right hand holding hat; lying on his back; in formal attire (checkered suit, spats, and oversized shoes). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length, standinging; front facing; left hand gathering up skirt; hair gathered up; in formal attire (ornate gown, cuffed sleeves, and ribboned hat); [place of photo unknown]; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 8 3/4" x 10 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark (embossed): "E.T. Dooley" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 34 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer: Front facing; sitting, legs crossed; right hand holding unidentified woman's right hand; in formal attire (long suit jacket, checkered pants, ascot tie, boutonniere, spats, and leather shoes). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer: Full length; front facing; sitting; hair gathered up; in formal attire (simple floral-patterned, short sleeved, three-quarter length dress, ribboned hat, ribbons in gathered up hair, light-colored stockings, and flat leather shoes); Los Angeles, Cal.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7 3/4" x 9 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Mitchell and Frizelle, L.A. Cal."; photographer's mark: Mitchelle & Frizelle, Photographers, 244 1/2 So. Broadway Tel. James 8921, Los Angeles, Cal." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 35 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 3) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full length; front facing; standing, leaning forward; right hand holding can upside down; in formal attire (double-breasted jacket, checkered pants, hat, ascot tie, boutonniere, spats, and leather shoes). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length; front facing; standing, with right hand on hip; hair gathered up; in formal attire (simple floral-patterned, short sleeved, three-quarter length dress, ribboned hat, ribbons in gathered up hair, light-colored stockings, and flat leather shoes); Los Angeles, Cal.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7 3/4" x 9 3/4"; some frayed edges; printed on front, (below photo) "Mitchell and Frizelle, L.A. Cal."; photographer's mark: "Mitchelle & Frizelle, Photographers, 244 1/2 So. Broadway Tel. James 8921, Los Angeles, Cal." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 36 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 4) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full length; in a contorted position on floor; cane and garment (suit jacket?) on floor; in formal attire (light-colored pants, dark-colored vest (or jacket?), ascot tie, and leather shoes). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length; left side facing; leaning on wooden chair; hair gathered up; in formal attire (simple polka-dotted, ruffled sleeved, three-quarter length dress, ribboned hat, hair gathered up, stockings, and leather shoes (medium length heels); Los Angeles, Cal.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7 3/4" x 9 3/4"; some frayed edges; printed on front, (below photo) "Mitchell and Frizelle, L.A. Cal."; photographer's mark: "Mitchelle & Frizelle, Photographers, 244 1/2 So. Broadway Tel. James 8921, Los Angeles, Cal." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 37 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 5) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full length; held off the floor, in the arms of unidentified woman; in formal attire (long jacket, vest, and pants, ascot tie, winged collar, spats, and leather shoes). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length; front facing; hair gathered up; in formal attire (tiered and ruffled gown, and ornate hat); Los Angeles, Cal.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7 3/4" x 9 3/4"; some frayed edges; printed on front, (below photo) "Mitchell and Frizelle, L.A. Cal."; photographer's mark: "Mitchelle & Frizelle, Photographers, 244 1/2 So. Broadway Tel. James 8921, Los Angeles, Cal." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 38 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Rembrandt, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full length; standing, right hand on head, left hand holding cane upside down; in formal attire (long jacket, dark pants, ascot tie, winged collar, gloves, and leather shoes). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length; front facing, holding fan in right hand; hair gathered up; in formal attire (floral patterned, short sleeved, three-quarter length dress, feathered hat, hair gathered up with ribbons, gloves, stockings, and leather boots); San Francisco, Cal.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 5" x 7"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Rembrandt Studio, 850 Market St., Cor. Stockton, San Francisco, Cal." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 39 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Rembrandt, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full length; standing, right hand hold cane upside down, grimacing; in formal attire (long jacket, light vest, dark pants, small hat, winged collar, gloves, and over-sized leather shoes). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length; front facing, right hand on hip; hair gathered up; in formal attire (light-colored, three-quarter length dress, hat, hair gathered up, and leather shoes) San Francisco, Cal.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 5" x 7"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Rembrandt Studio, 850 Market St., Cor. Stockton, San Francisco, Cal." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 40 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.1 (possibly Robinson's wife) with Theatrical) Group Contents Note: Group portrait including full-length images of Blondie Robinson and Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performers (male and female): situated in center, among five adult males, two adult females, and two children who are either standing or sitting; group in front of bulding (or stage set?) in formal attire or costume. Blondie Robinson: Standing behind Woman No. 1; hat on head; in formal attire (suit, tie, and light-colored wide-brimmed hat). Unidentified Woman No.1, African American vaudeville performer: Sitting in front of Robinson; with right hand on ear; in formal attire (white blouse, floor-length skirt, and ornate hat); Los Angeles, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 5" x 6"; inscribed on back: "Compliments of Al. Williams, Sept. 12-1902, Los Angeles" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 41 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.2 (Stiller, photograph 1 Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full-length; right side facing with head turned to front; legs split; in suit (hat, dark suit jacket, creased pants; and ribboned (dancing?) shoes). Unidentified Woman No.2, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length; positioned on one knee; in formal attire (floor-length gown with decorative stitchery, short sleeves, and low neckline, and feathered embellishment in hair); Boston, Mass.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark: "Stiller's Studio, Boson, Mass." inscribed on back: "Blondie Robinson Duo, Eccentric Entertainers, Billing Matters" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 42 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.3 (Bushnell, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Full-length; front facing; astride the back of Unidentifed Woman No.3; hands on head; in costume (striped top, solid-colored skirt, leggings, leather shoes). Full-length image of Unidentified Woman No.3, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full-length; front facing; standing upright; each hand bracing Robinson's legs; hair gathered up; in formal attire (gown with lace top and sleeves); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7" x 8 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Bushnell Foto, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland"; inscribed on front of photo (white ink): "Bushnell, S.F.Cal., 6" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 43 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.3 (Bushnell, photograph 2) Contents Note: Three-quarter length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Three-quarter length; standing; left-side facing; left hand grasping Unidentifed Woman X's left arm; smiling; in formal attire (three-piece suit, plaid ascot tie, and gloves). Three-quarter length image of Unidentified Woman No.3, African American vaudeville performer (female): Three-quarter length; standing; right-side facing; hand on right hip; hair gathered up; in formal attire (lace with ruffled edgings, and ruffled hat); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7" x 8 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Bushnell Foto, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland"; inscribed on front of photo (white ink): "Bushnell, S.F.Cal." |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 44 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.3 (Bushnell, photograph 3) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer: Full length; standing; front facing; gaping mouth; left hand holding back cover of book; in formal attire (three-piece suit and plaid ascot tie). Full-length image of Unidentified Woman No.3, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length; standing; front facing; right hand holding front cover of book; hair gathered up; in formal attire (lace gown, ruffled edging on neckline, and ruffled hat); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7" x 8 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Bushnell Foto, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland"; inscribed on front of photo (white ink): "Bushnell, S.F.Cal., 7" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 45 |
Robinson and Unidentified Woman No.3 (Bushnell, photograph 4) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer: Full length; upside down; front facing; in formal attire (dark, three-piece suit). Full-length image of Unidentified Woman No.3, African American vaudeville performer (female): Full length; front facing; standing with right hand on hip; hair gathered up; in formal attire (lace gown with ruffled edging on neckline, ruffled hat, and ring (wedding?); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7" x 8 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Bushnell Foto, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland"; inscribed on front of photo (white ink): "Bushnell, S.F.Cal., 5" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 46 |
Unidentified Woman No.3 (Bushnell, photograph 5) Contents Note: Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 7" x 8 3/4"; some frayed edges; photographer's mark: "Bushnell Foto, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland"; inscribed on front of photo (white ink): "Bushnell, S.F.Cal., 9" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 47 |
Robinson and Unidentified Man No.1 (Scott, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Standing on one leg, right hand holding cane; in blackface and formal attire (suit jacket, checkered pants, bowler hat, and striped bowtie). Full-length image of Unidentified Man No.1, African American vaudeville performer (male): Standing upright, right hand holding cane upside down; in blackface and formal attire (light-colored suit, striped shirt, rimmed hat, and bowtie); Philadelphia, Penn.; circa 1915-1925. (copy 1) Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (inscribed): "Scott, Phila" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 48 |
Robinson and Unidentified Man No.1 (Scott, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Standing on one leg, right hand holding cane; in blackface and formal attire (suit jacket, checkered pants, bowler hat, and striped bowtie). Full-length image of Unidentified Man No.1, African American vaudeville performer (male): Standing upright, right hand holding cane upside down; in blackface and in formal attire (light-colored suit, striped shirt, rimmed hat, and bowtie); Philadelphia, Penn.; circa 1915-1925. (copy 2) Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (inscribed): "Scott, Phila" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 49 |
Robinson and Unidentified Man No.1 (Scott, photograph 3) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; standing with mouth wide open and hands holding sheet music; in blackface and formal attire (dark-colored suit jacket, checkered pants, striped bowtie, white gloves, white socks, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Unidentified Man No.1, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing, sitting and playing banjo; in blackface and formal attire (light-colored suit, striped shirt, bowtie, spats, and leather shoes); Philadelphia, Penn.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (inscribed): "Scott, Phila" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 50 |
Robinson and Unidentified Man No.1 (Scott, photograph 4) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; standing; mouth open; leaning against undentified man; in blackface and in formal attire (dark-colored suit jacket, checkered pants, striped bowtie, white gloves, white socks, leather shoes). Full-length image of Unidentified Man No.1, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; standing and holding Robinson up[; in blackface and in formal attire (light-colored suit, striped shirt, bowtie, spats, and leather shoes); Philadelphia, Penn.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (inscribed): "Scott, Phila" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 51 |
Robinson and Unidentified Man No.1 (Scott, photograph 5) Contents Note: Full-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; bending over; in blackface and in formal attire (dark-colored suit jacket, checkered pants, striped bowtie, white gloves, white socks, and leather shoes). Full-length image of Unidentified Man No.1, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; in blackface and formal attire (light-colored suit, striped shirt, bowtie, spats, and leather shoes); Philadelphia, Penn.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 10"; photographer's mark (inscribed): "Scott, Phila" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 52 |
Robinson and Unidentified Man No.1 (Scott, photograph 6) Contents Note: Half-length image of Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer: Front facing; standing behind unidentified man; in blackface; in formal attire (dark-colored suit jacket, bowler hat, striped bowtie). Half-length image of Unidentified Man No.1, African American vaudeville performer (male): Front facing; in sitting position; in blackface; in formal attire (light-colored jacket, striped shirt, bowtie, rimmed hat); Philadelphia, Penn.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white (faded/or overexposed) print (studio portrait); 7" x 9"; photographer's mark (inscribed) |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 1, Folder 53 |
Robinson(?) and Three Undentified Persons (2 women and 1child (possibly Robinson's daughter)) Contents Note: Group portrait comprised of Robinson(?), two adult women, and one child (possibly Robinson"s daughter), standing within fenced in area (back yard?). Blondie Robinson(?), African American vaudeville performer (male): Playing guitar, in formal attire (suit, white shirt, tie, and flat cap); place of photo unknown (probably Calif.); circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: black and white print on cardstock; 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" |
circa 1915-1925 |
SERIES 6. BLONDIE ROBINSON FAMILY (GROUP PORTRAIT), circa 1915-1925
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1, Folder 54 |
Robinson and Family(?) (Logan, photograph 1) Contents Note: Blondie Robinson and Family?: Robinson amidst group of 15 men, women, and children (all or most of whom are presumably various family members), on the front steps and porch of house. Blondie Robinson, African American vaudeville performer (male): Third from the left, back row, in dark suit jacket and hat. (One of the girls, sitting on the front step to the right, in formal attire (tailored jacket, ornate hat, pocketbook, leather boots) may be Robinson's daughter.) Physical Description Note: Black and white print (outdoor portrait); some frayed edges; 8 3/4" x 11"; photographer's mark: "Logan, 15 S. San Joaquin St., Stockton, Cal."; inscribed on lower left corner of photo: "823" |
circa 1915-1925 |
SERIES 7. MISCELLANEOUS IDENTIFIED PERSONS (SOLO PORTRAITS), circa 1905-1911, n.d.
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 2, Folder 55 |
Harry E. Daly Contents Note: Headshot of Harry E. (Edward) Daly, American vaudeville performer (male): In formal attire (double-breasted jacket, white shirt, and ascot tie); [place of photo unknown]; 1900-1905. ( Daly was a fairly well-known vaudeville performer around the turn of the century. He was both actor, comedian, and founder of his own theatrical company.) Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 5" x 8 1/2"; printed below photo: "Harry E. Daly in 'A Bold Schemer" |
circa 1905 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 56 |
Henry F. (a.k.a. Monte Cristo) Contents Note: Headshot of Henry F. (a.k.a. Monter Cristo, African American vaudeville performer (male): In formal attire (three-piece suit, bow tie); [place of photo unknown]; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 3" x 3 1/2"; some frayed edges; "Blondie Robinson, From Henry F. ... better known as Monte Cristo"" |
n.d. | ||
| Box 2, Folder 57 |
S. E. Glasgow (E.T. Dooley, photograph 6) Contents Note: Headshot of S. E. Glasgow, American vaudeville performer (male): In formal attire (tuxedo, vest, and tie); Fresno, California; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 4 1/" x 5 5/8"; photographer's mark (embossed): "E.T. Dooley"; inscribed on back: "Yours over the ivory, S.E. Glasgow, formerly of Gus Sims Minstrels". |
n.d. | ||
| Box 2, Folder 58 |
Eddie Kelly Contents Note: Headshot of Eddie Kelly, African American vaudeville perfomer (male): Face piercing through San Francisco newspaper, The Bulletin, with headline "We Get Panama Fair"; San Francisco, Calf., circa 1911. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (publicity shot); 6 1/2" x 9"; edges frayed; inscribed on front: "Yours in Burnt Cork, Eddie Kellie"; inscribed on back: "To a Hell of a Fellow Blondie Robinson from a Hell of a Comedian, Eddie Kelly...Kelly & Allen...Messe...So...upside down dancing...mat" |
circa 1911 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 59 |
Billy Ward (M.J. Bucklin, photograph 1) Contents Note: Headshot of Billy Ward, African American performer (male): In blackface; in formal attire (light-colored jacket, vest, and tie); Little Falls, N.Y.; 1910. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 9" ;photographer's mark: "M.J. Bucklin, Little Falls, N.Y."; inscribed below photo: "Billy Ward Comedian"; inscribed on back: "Compliments of Billy Ward, To Mrs. Blondi Robinson, June 18th-10" |
1910 |
SERIES 8. MISCELLANEOUS IDENTIFIED PERSONS (DUOS/PAIRS)
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 2, Folder 60 |
P.D. Kellebb, Jr., and Spouse(?) Contents Note: Headshots of P.D. Kellebb, Jr. and spouse, vaudeville performers?: Kellebb, Jr. : In formal attire (dark suit, vest, and tie). Spouse: In formal attire (dress with lace, hairpiece, and jewelry); Honolulu, HI; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 8 1/4"; inscribed on back: "Willie Robinson...P.D. Kellett, Jr., 1008 Kapiolani St., Honolu" |
n.d. | ||
| Box 2, Folder 61 |
Mauly and Gold (Bell, photograph 1) Contents Note: Headshots of Mauly and Gold, vaudeville performers?: In formal attire; New York; 1918 Physical Description Note: black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 9"; clipped edges; photographer's mark: "Bell Studio, 27, N.Y.""; inscribed on front "Mauly and Gold, 'Just Whistlers, In memory of the coast in 1918"; stamped in black ink on back: Do not drive tacks in these pictures, -1- [with illustration of pointing hands and stars]; stamped in blue ink: "Duplicates may be had at any time" |
1918 |
SERIES 9. MISCELLANEOUS UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS (SOLO PORTRAITS), 1890-1925, n.d.
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 2, Folder 62 |
Baby Contents Note: Baby, African American (possible Robinson's child): In carriage; wearing bonnet; in front of backdrop of scenic seascape (Cliff House, in San Francisco, Calif.); California; circa 1905-1910. Physical Description Note: Black and white tintype; 2 1/2" x 3 1/2"; in decorative paper envelope |
circa 1890-1910 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 63 |
Unidentified Woman No.4 (Celebrity, photograph 1) Contents Note: Head shot of Unidentified Woman, No.4, African American vaudeville performer: Hair gathered up; in formal attire (strapless gown, and earings); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); lower left-hand corner clipped; 8" x 9 7/8"; photographer's mark: "Celebrity Chicago" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 64 |
Unidentified Woman No.4 (Celebrity, photograph 2) Contents Note: Head shot of Unidentified Woman, No.4, African American vaudeville performer: right side facing; hair ungathered; leaning against chair; Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); lower left-hand corner clipped; 8" x 9 7/8"; photographer's mark: "Celebrity Chicago" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 65 |
Unidentified Woman No.4 (with other woman)) (Celebrity, photograph 3) Contents Note: Head shot of Unidentified Woman, No.4, and Other (possibly sister, African American vaudeville performers: Hair gathered up; in formal attire (strapless gowns, earings); Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); lower left-hand corner clipped; 8" x 9 7/8"; photographer's mark: "Celebrity Chicago" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 66 |
Unidentified Man No.2 Contents Note: Headshot of Unidentifed Man No. 2 , African American: In formal attire (dark suit jacket, white shirt, and tie); [place of photo unidentified]; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 2 1/2" x 3" |
n.d. | ||
| Box 2, Folder 67 |
Unidentified Man No.3 Contents Note: Headshot of Unidentified Man No. 3, African American: In formal attire (dark suit jacket, vest, white shirt, and tie) Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock(studio portrait); 5 1/4" x 7 1/4"; some frayed edges; photographer mark: "P[il...]...513 N. MAIN ST. Los Angeles, Cal." |
n.d. | ||
| Box 2, Folder 68 |
Unidentified Man No.4 (Hanson, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full length image of Unidentified Man No. 4, African American: Sitting on chair; right hand holding hat; in formal attire (three-piece dark suit, white shirt, tie, fedora hat, spats, and leather shoes); Stockton, Calif.; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 6" x 8 3/4"; photographer mark: "Hanson, Stockton, Cal." |
n.d. | ||
| Box 2, Folder 69 |
Unidentified Man No.5 Contents Note: Head shot of Unidentified Man, No. 5, African American vaudeville performer: Exagerated facial expression (eyes wide open, puffed cheeks); in formal attire (suit jacket, white shirt, and tie); [place of photo unidentified]; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print on cardstock (studio portrait); 5" x 6 3/4" |
n.d. |
SERIES 10. MISCELLANEOUS UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS (DUOS/PAIRS)
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 2, Folder 70 |
Unidentified Man No.6 and Unidentified Woman No.5 Contents Note: Full length image of Undentified Man No. 6, African American vaudeville performer: Front facing; standing with left hand pointing upward and right hand hold cane; in formal attire (suit (light colored, long jacket), straw hat, checkered bowtie, and white shoes). Full length image of Unidentified Woman No.5, African American vaudeville performer: Front facing; standing with left hand holding umbrella; in formal attire (ruffled plaid dress, feathered bonnet, and dark flat shoes); [place of photo unidentified]; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait) on cardstock; 5 3/4 " x 8" inscribed on back "45" African American men--20th century African American theater--20th century African American women entertainers--20th century African American women--20th century African Americans in the performing arts--20th century African Americans--History--1877-1964 Blackface entertainers—United States--20th century Vaudeville--United States--20th century |
n.d. | ||
| Box 2, Folder 71 |
Unidentified Man No.7 and Unidentified Woman No.6 (with dwarfism?) (Edena, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length image of Unidentified Man No.7, vaudeville performer: Facing forward; standing with right hand on hip. Full-length image of Unidentified Woman No.6, vaudeville performer: Facing forward; sitting on arm of chair; in formal attire (ornate gown and hair piece); Philadelphia, Penn.; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait) on cardstock; 4 1/4" x 6 1/2 "; photographer's mark: "Bidenour, Edena Studio, Edena Carbona Finish, Philadelphia, Penna."; inscription (undecipherable) on back |
n.d. | ||
| Box 2, Folder 72 |
Unidentified Man No.8 and Unidentified Woman No.7 (Bramson, photograph 1) Contents Note: Photomontage of Unidentified Man No.8 and Unidentified Woman No.7: Various shots, poses and outfits (formal attire); Des Moines, Ia.; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (photomontage of misc. studio portraits); 7 3/4" x 9 3/4 "; photographer's mark: "Bramson, DM, Ia"; inscription below image: "To One of my Best Friends Blondi Robinson, Chas. H B____, The B____" |
n.d. |
SERIES 11. SERENADERS (VAUDEVILLE GROUP), circa 1915-1925
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 2, Folder 73 |
Serenaders (Bell, photograph 1) Contents Note: Full-length, group image of Serenaders, African American vaudeville troupe: Individuals in group divided into four male-female couples; dancing; in costume (men in dark suit jackets, light-colored pants, whites shirts, ties and hats; women in short-sleeved, ruffled, appliqued gowns, and mid-heel leather shoes); New York; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 9 1/2"; photographer's mark: "Bell Studio, N.Y. 25"; inscription on back (in black ink): "SERENADERS"; stamped on back (in blue ink): [primary text within image of bell] The Bell Studio, 551 - 8th Ave., Bet. 37th & 38th Sts., N.Y., Duplicates may be had at any time" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 74 |
Serenaders (Bell, photograph 2) Contents Note: Full-length, group image of Serenaders, African American vaudeville troupe: Individuals members in line formation; dancing; in costume (men in short-sleeved white shirts, striped pants, striped overalls, suspenders, straw hats and leather shoes; women in plaid dresses with white collars, and flat shoes); New York; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 9 1/2"; photographer's mark: "Bell Studio, N.Y. 25"; inscription on back (in black ink): "SERENADERS"; stamped on back (in blue ink): [primary text within image of bell] The Bell Studio, 551 - 8th Ave., Bet. 37th & 38th Sts., N.Y., Duplicates may be had at any time" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 75 |
Serenaders (Bell, photograph 3) Contents Note: Full-length, group image of Serenaders, African American vaudeville troupe: Memebers in various positions; in costume (men mostly in short-sleeved white shirts, striped pants, striped overalls, suspenders, straw hats and leather shoes; women in plaid dresses with white collars, and flat shoes); New York; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 9 1/2"; photographer's mark: "Bell Studio, N.Y. 25"; inscription on back (in black ink): "SERENADERS"; stamped on back (in blue ink): [primary text within image of bell] The Bell Studio, 551 - 8th Ave., Bet. 37th & 38th Sts., N.Y., Duplicates may be had at any time" |
circa 1915-1925 | ||
| Box 2, Folder 76 |
Serenaders (Bell, photograph 4) Contents Note: Full length image of one male and one female in Serenaders, African American vaudeville troupe: Male performer in striped suit, tie, bolero hat, and leather shoes; and female performer in plaid dress with white collars, band on head, and flat shoes); New York; n.d. Physical Description Note: Black and white print (studio portrait); 8" x 9 1/2"; photographer's mark: "Bell Studio, N.Y. 25"; inscription on back (in black ink): "SERENADERS"; stamped on back (in blue ink): [primary text within image of bell] The Bell Studio, 551 - 8th Ave., Bet. 37th & 38th Sts., N.Y., Duplicates may be had at any time" |
circa 1915-1925 |
SERIES 12. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
