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University of Tennessee Minstrel Troupe Broadside

 Collection
Identifier: AR-0148

  • Staff Only

This broadside advertises a performance by the UT Minstrel Troupe at the Science Hall featuring song, dance, and story. The show cost 30 cents per person and promised Funny Faces by Funny Folks in a Funny Faculty Frolic.

Dates

  • circa 1910s

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

This broadside advertises a performance by the UT Minstrel Troupe at the Science Hall featuring song, dance, and story. The show cost 30 cents per person and promised Funny Faces by Funny Folks in a Funny Faculty Frolic.

Biographical/Historical Note

The UT Minstrel troupe was composed of faculty members. This broadside mentions Professor Charles Ferris, Professor R. C. Red Matthews, Professor Samuel Henry Essary, and University of Tennessee President Brown Ayres specifically.

Arrangement

Collection consists of one folder.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated to the University Archives.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480