Arthur F. Stickney Minstrel Show Papers, 1898-1963

Title:

Arthur F. Stickney Minstrel Show Papers, 1898-1963

Creator:

Stickney, Arthur F., 1900-1970

Accession / Call Number:

1992.009

Object ID:

1992-009

Date:

1898-1963

Physical Description:

1 box ; 0.42 linear feet

Scope and Content:

The Arthur F. Stickney Minstrel Show Papers is a collection of minstrel show programs, skits, gags, verses, music, and show rolls from 1898 to 1963, including a catalog of costumes. These papers reflect the popularity of minstrel shows as entertainment for Old Home Days, churches, the Grange, and other local and small town groups as late as the early 1960s. There are black face skits and racially disparaging gags about various groups including African Americans and Native Americans. The papers include documentation of shows performed before live audiences, including detailed show rolls for each performer. There are also skits written specifically for radio. Also included are two folders of personal and family papers.

Subjects:

African Americans , Blackface entertainers , Entertainers , Indians of North America , Minstrel shows , Theater

Locations:

Boscawen, NH
Bow, NH
Chicago, IL
Concord, NH
Haverhill, MA

People:

Stickney, Arthur F., 1900-1970

Organizations:

Haverly's Minstrels
Hooker-Howe Costume Company

Credit Line:

Gift of Northfield Used Furniture and Collectibles.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS63224_Stickney_Arthur_F._Minstrel_Show_Papers_1992.009.pdf