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Irving Silverman Collection

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92909
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
13 photographs + textual records
Fonds No.
1288
Date
c1933-c1955
Scope and Content
Consists of thirteen group portraits of the casts of Y Minstrel and other musical performances. Also includes souvenir programmes for various Y Minstrel shows.
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Fonds
Material Type
multiple media
Physical Description
13 photographs + textual records
Scope and Content
Consists of thirteen group portraits of the casts of Y Minstrel and other musical performances. Also includes souvenir programmes for various Y Minstrel shows.
Responsibility
YMHA of Montreal
Date
c1933-c1955
Fonds No.
1288
Storage Location
JPL
History / Biographical
Irving Silverman was born Isadore Silverman to Aaron (Harry) Silverman (d. 1969) and Mary (Adelstein/Edelstein) Silverman (d. ca 1934) in Montreal on December 5, 1912. Both of his parents were originally from Bessarabia and emigrated to Boston, Massachusets prior to 1907. Although Mary and Harry knew each other before their immigration, they married once they arrived in the United States. The couple moved to Montreal shortly after in order to find work. In addition to Irving, the Silverman family also had two daughters, Esther and Rae, and two additional sons, Ben and Sam. The family lived near St. Lawrence Blvd. and Rachel Street and Harry Silverman worked as a house painter. He also painted with oils as a hobby. Irving Silverman left school after grade eight to work. During the summers he worked in entertainment in the Laurentians. He extended this work in doing make-up for the Yiddish theatre and YMHA productions in Montreal, a skill taught to him by his father who was also involved in theatre. In the 1930s, Irving joined the Montreal police force, working first in vice until he was injured slightly during an incident. Irving was giving chase to a suspect when he was shot at, the bullet ricocheting off of a building causing the brick pieces to hit his cheek. After this he continued to work for the police force but in different departments. In 1939, Irving joined the RCAF becoming a Flight Sergeant and then a Service Policeman (MP). He was stationed in various locations across Canada including Brandon, MB, Edmonton, AB, Pearce, AB and Halifax, NS. His time in Alberta was spent at the POW camp for German soldiers. Irving was discharged from the army on August 10, 1945. Irving met his wife Margaret Gilmour Hulburd, who was born in Bedford, Quebec on February 15, 1911, while he was stationed in Edmonton. At the time Margaret was working for the US Army in a clerical position. The couple met at a USO club where Irving frequently had to arrest unruly soldiers as part of his MP duties. This type of work was apparently no problem for Irving as he stood 6'1", weighed 220 pounds and his abilities earned him the nickname "Hi Ho Silver". Irving and Margaret continued to court after Irving was transferred to Calgary and then long-distance when Margaret moved to Washington, DC in 1942. She returned to Calgary briefly to marry Irving on June 17, 1943. After the war, the couple moved to Montreal and lived there until 1948 when they returned to Edmonton. They lived there for the remainder of their lives; Margaret passed away on November 20, 1977 and Irving passed away on August 12, 1987.
Language
English
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, "Hade" Hey, 8th Annual YMHA Minstrel Show

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73632
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 20.5cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018167
Date
1933
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 20.5cm
Date
1933
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018167
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
YMHA of Montreal
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, "Razin a Racket", 9th Annual YMHA Minstrel Show

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73633
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 20.5cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018168
Date
1934
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 20.5cm
Date
1934
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018168
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
YMHA of Montreal
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, YMHA Juvenile Players in "The Pied Piper of Hamelin"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73634
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 21cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018169
Date
April 22-28, 1935
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 21cm
Date
April 22-28, 1935
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018169
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
YMHA of Montreal
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

Group portrait, "Playin No Favorites", YMHA Minstrel Show

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73635
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5cm x 19cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018170
Date
1939
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5cm x 19cm
Date
1939
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018170
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
YMHA of Montreal
Notes
Includes handwritten inscription on matting, "With grateful appreciation for an excellent production, YMHA Minstrel Show 1939" and inscription on matting on verso, "Sincerest appreciation for a good make-up, The Great Heuslo" “The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, "Rocket to the Moon"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73636
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 18cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018171
Date
February 22, 1940
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 18cm
Date
February 22, 1940
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018171
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
Hyman P. Berson
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

Group portrait, "Spillin' the 'Beens", YMHA Minstrel Show

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73637
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5cm x 17cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018172
Date
March 16-24, 1940
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5cm x 17cm
Date
March 16-24, 1940
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018172
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
YMHA of Montreal
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, "You Can't Take it with You", cast

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73638
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25cm x 16cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018173
Date
November 26-27, 1940
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25cm x 16cm
Date
November 26-27, 1940
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018173
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Notes
Taken in Brandon, Manitoba
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, "Hotel Chez Piro", YMHA Minstrel Show

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73639
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 20.5cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018174
Date
1946
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5cm x 20.5cm
Date
1946
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018174
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
Society Studio
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Name Access
Society Studio
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, cast of theatrical production, possibly the YMHA of Montreal

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73640
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18cm x 11cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018175
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 18cm x 11cm
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018175
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Name Access
Society Studio
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

Group portrait, cast of "Hi Buoy", YMHA Minstrel show production

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73641
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23cm x 17cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018176
Date
April 12-22, 1947
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23cm x 17cm
Date
April 12-22, 1947
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018176
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
Society Studio
Notes
Dates for photograph retrieved from accompanying souvenir programme. “The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Name Access
Society Studio
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

Group portrait, cast of YMHA minstrel production

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73642
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25cm x 20.5cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018177
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25cm x 20.5cm
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018177
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
Associated Screen News, Ltd.
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Name Access
Association Screen News, Ltd.
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

Group portrait, cast of YMHA minstrel production

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73643
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25cm x 20.5cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018178
Date
ca 194-
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25cm x 20.5cm
Date
ca 194-
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018178
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
Society Studio
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Name Access
Society Studio
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

Group portrait, cast of YMHA minstrel production

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73644
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25cm x 20.5cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018179
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25cm x 20.5cm
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018179
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Creator
Street Photo
Notes
Contains signatures of cast and crew, verson on mat. “The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Name Access
Street Photo, Montreal, Canada
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

Group portrait, cast of YMHA minstrel production

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn73645
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 34cm x 19.5cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018180
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 34cm x 19.5cm
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018180
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Portrait, Lew Fine

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92914
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12cm x 18cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018978
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12cm x 18cm
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018978
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Notes
Removed from programme for "Farfel Follies" programme
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, Y Minstrel reunion at Stage Coach restaurant, Montreal

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92915
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20cm x 25cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018979
Date
March 2, 1964
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20cm x 25cm
Date
March 2, 1964
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018979
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Group portrait, Y Minstrel reunion at Ruby Foo's, Montreal

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92916
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20cm x 25cm
Fonds No.
1288; 018980
Date
November 26, 1964
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
Item
Material Type
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20cm x 25cm
Date
November 26, 1964
Fonds No.
1288
Item No.
018980
Storage Location
2-6E
Ctn.002
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Souvenir programmes, Y Minstrel shows

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn70185
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 file textual records
Fonds No.
1288; 00001
Date
1933-1946
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 file textual records
Date
1933-1946
Fonds No.
1288
File No.
00001
Storage Location
JPL
Ctn.001
Creator
YMHA of Montreal
Language
English
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

Souvenir programmes, "Young Men's Hebrew Association of Montreal Presents Its 21st Annual Revue: Hi Buoy"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn70186
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
3 books
Fonds No.
1288; 00002
Date
April 1947
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
3 books
Date
April 1947
Fonds No.
1288
File No.
00002
Storage Location
4-1C
Ctn.001
Language
English
Notes
“The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racist entertainment developed in the early 19th century. Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that depicted people specifically of African descent. The shows were performed by mostly white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people” and lampooning them. Read more at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minstrel_show “Contrary to popular belief, blackface minstrelsy was a popular form of entertainment in Canada, much as it was in the United States.” Read more at McGill’s Arts Against PostRacialism site: https://www.mcgill.ca/aapr/blackface-canada
Related Material
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association Fonds
Subjects
Silverman, Irving
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Minstrels (Theatrical Group).
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal -- Theatrical Productions.
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Musical comedy
Musicals
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Less detail

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