Blondie Robinson collection of African-American Minstrel and Vaudeville photographs

A collection of 77 vintage photographs, primarily from the early 20th century, the bulk of which is dated between the years 1915 and 1925, formerly owned by Blondie Robinson, an accomplished African-American vaudeville performer of that era. The heart of this collection is comprised of photographs directly associated with Robinson himself that represent a visual composite of his professional life on stage, both as a solo performer and in collaboration with others. It offers substantive documentation about Robinson's repertoire of stage acts and his versatility as a vaudevillian -- the various characters he portrayed on stage, including blackface caricatures, his comedic sensibility, the sheer physicality of his performances, and the various costumes and props that he used. This collection also contains a significant number of photographs of other vaudeville performers, primarily but not exclusively African American, all of whom were professional associates of Robinson. Also of note in this collection are a few informal photographs of Robinson, alone and with others, some of whom are presumed to be members of Robinson's family and may even include images of his wife and daughter. Last but not least, this collection also includes useful pieces of textual information found on some of the photographs in the form of signatures, inscriptions, photographers marks, and annotations.
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Items in this collection

Williams and Blondie Robinson (J.P. Foley, photograph 3)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified woman no. 4 (with other woman) (Celebrity, photograph 3)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified woman no. 4 (Celebrity, photograph 2)

Head shot of unidentified woman, no. 4, African American vaudeville performer: right side facing; hair ungathered; leaning against chair; Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. Head shot of unidentified woman, no. 4, African American vaudeville performer: right side facing; hair ungathered; leaning against chair; Chicago, Ill.; circa 1915-1925. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified woman no. 4 (Celebrity, photograph 1)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified woman no. 3 (Bushnell, photograph 5)

Three-quarter length of unidentified woman no. 3, African American vaudeville performer (female): Standing; front facing with left arm resting against ornately carved bench; hair gathered up; in formal attire (dark, fitted jacket with velvet collar, blouse with cuffed sleeves, and feathered hat); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Three-quarter length of unidentified woman no. 3, African American vaudeville performer (female): Standing; front facing with left arm resting against ornately carved bench; hair gathered up; in formal attire (dark, fitted jacket with velvet collar, blouse with cuffed sleeves, and feathered hat); San Francisco, Calif.; circa 1915-1925. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified man no.5

Unidentified man no.5

Brown University

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]; undated 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]; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified man no. 8 and unidentified woman no. 7 (Bramson, photograph 1)

Photomontage of unidentified man no. 8 and unidentified woman no. 7: Various shots, poses and outfits (formal attire); Des Moines, Ia.; undated Photomontage of unidentified man no. 8 and unidentified woman no. 7: Various shots, poses and outfits (formal attire); Des Moines, Ia.; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified man no. 7 and unidentified woman no. 6 (with dwarfism?) (Edena, photograph 1)

Full-length image of unidentified man no. 7, vaudeville performer: Facing forward; standing with right hand on hip. Full-length image ofunidentified woman no.6, vaudeville performer: Facing forward; sitting on arm of chair; in formal attire (ornate gown and hair piece); Philadelphia, Penn.; undated Full-length image of unidentified man no. 7, vaudeville performer: Facing forward; standing with right hand on hip. Full-length image ofunidentified woman no.6, vaudeville performer: Facing forward; sitting on arm of chair; in formal attire (ornate gown and hair piece); Philadelphia, Penn.; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified man no. 6 and unidentified woman no. 5

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]; undated 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]; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified man no. 4 (Hanson, photograph 1)

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.; undated 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.; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified man no. 3

Unidentified man no. 3

Brown University

Headshot of unidentified man no. 3, African American: In formal attire (dark suit jacket, vest, white shirt, and tie) Headshot of unidentified man no. 3, African American: In formal attire (dark suit jacket, vest, white shirt, and tie) Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Unidentified man no. 2

Unidentified man no. 2

Brown University

Headshot of unidentifed man no. 2, African American: In formal attire (dark suit jacket, white shirt, and tie); [place of photo unidentified]; undated Headshot of unidentifed man no. 2, African American: In formal attire (dark suit jacket, white shirt, and tie); [place of photo unidentified]; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Serenaders (Bell, photograph 4)

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; undated 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; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Serenaders (Bell, photograph 3)

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; undated 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; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Serenaders (Bell, photograph 2)

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; undated 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; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Serenaders (Bell, photograph 1)

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; undated 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; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

S.E. Glasgow (E.T. Dooley, photograph 6)

Headshot of S.E. Glasgow, American vaudeville performer (male): In formal attire (tuxedo, vest, and tie); Fresno, California; undated Headshot of S.E. Glasgow, American vaudeville performer (male): In formal attire (tuxedo, vest, and tie); Fresno, California; undated Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 3 (Bushnell, photograph 4)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 3 (Bushnell, photograph 3)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 3 (Bushnell, photograph 2)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 3 (Bushnell, photograph 1)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 2 (Stiller, photograph 1)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) with Theatrical Group

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Rembrandt, photograph 2)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Rembrandt, photograph 1)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 5)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 4)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 3)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (Mitchell and Frizelle, photograph 2)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (E.T. Dooley, photograph 5)

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. 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. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)