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

Robinson and unidentified woman no. 1 (possibly Robinson's wife) (E.T. Dooley, photograph 4)

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. 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. 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 3)

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. 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. 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 2)

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. 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. 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 man no. 1 (Scott, photograph 6)

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. 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. 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 man no. 1 (Scott, photograph 5)

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. 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. 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 man no. 1 (Scott, photograph 4)

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. 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. 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 man no. 1 (Scott, photograph 3)

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. 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. 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 man no. 1 (Scott, photograph 2)

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) 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) 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 man no. 1 (Scott, photograph 1)

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) 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) 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 family (?) (Logan, photograph 1)

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.) 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.) 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 Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Rembrandt, photograph no. 5)

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. 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. 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 Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Rembrandt, photograph no. 2)

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. 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. 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 Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Rembrandt, photograph No. 1)

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. 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. 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 Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Goins, photograph 2)

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. 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. 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 Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (Goins, photograph 1)

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. 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. 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 Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (copy 2)(Rembrandt, photograph No. 4)

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) 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) 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 Bisette (Blondie Robinson and Bisette) (copy 1) (Rembrandt, photograph No. 3)

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) 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) 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 three undentified persons (2 women and 1 child (possibly Robinson's daughter))

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. 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. 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/)

P.D. Kellebb, Jr., and Spouse (?)

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, undated 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, 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/)

McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 5)

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) 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) 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/)

McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 4)

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) 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) 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/)

McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 3)

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). 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). 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/)

McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (Swisher, photograph 1)

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. 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. 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/)

McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (J.P. Foley, photograph 2)

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). 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). 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/)

McCarver and Robinson (Billie McCarver and Blondie Robinson) (J.P. Foley, photograph 1)

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. 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. 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/)

Mauly and Gold (Bell, photograph 1)

Headshots of Mauly and Gold, vaudeville performers?; In formal attire; New York; 1918 Headshots of Mauly and Gold, vaudeville performers?; In formal attire; New York; 1918 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/)

Henry F. ... (a.k.a. Monte Cristo)

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]; undated 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]; 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/)

Harry E. Daly

Harry E. Daly

Brown University

Headshot of Harry E. (Edward) Daly, American vaudeville performer (comedian): 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 in the early 20th century. He was both actor, comedian, and founder of his own theatrical company.) Headshot of Harry E. (Edward) Daly, American vaudeville performer (comedian): 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 in the early 20th century. He was both actor, comedian, and founder of his own theatrical company.) 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/)

Eddie Kelly

Eddie Kelly

Brown University

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. 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. 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/)

Blondie Robinson and Harry Bowen (Repro Photo Co., photograph 1)

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. 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. 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/)