39 records – page 2 of 2.

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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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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Minstrel Committee, Expenses and Senior Club Council

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn43086
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.1; 00265
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.1
File No.
00265
Storage Location
4-3B
CTN.009
Language
English
Notes
three lists, two Minstrel and one Senior Club Council Representatives
Access Restrictions
Privacy restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Subjects
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Minstrel Show

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn43198
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
One file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.1; 00580
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
One file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.1
File No.
00580
Storage Location
4-2G
CTN.017
Language
English
Notes
Budget expenses and cast list
Access Restrictions
Some privacy restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Some copyright restrictions may apply
Subjects
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Minstrel Show Expenses

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn43080
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.1; 00259
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.1
File No.
00259
Storage Location
4-3B
CTN.009
Physical Condition
Lists are on carbon paper
Language
English
Notes
Lists of expenses
Access Restrictions
Privacy restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Subjects
Minstrel shows
Racism
Blackface
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Minstrel Show Playbill "I'se Right"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn43088
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.1; 00267
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.1
File No.
00267
Storage Location
4-3B
CTN.009
Language
English
Notes
"Blackface" minstrel production 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
Access Restrictions
Privacy restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Subjects
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Minstrel War Entertainment Unit

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn43188
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.1; 00570
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.1
File No.
00570
Storage Location
4-2G
CTN.017
Language
English
Notes
List of people involved with entertainment unit during World War II “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
Access Restrictions
Some privacy restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Some copyright restrictions may apply
Subjects
Minstrel shows
World War, 1939-1945 - Drama
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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MJM 40. "Y" Minstrel and Variety Gang Reunion, 19 October 1996.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92917
Collection
Dov Okouneff Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
moving images
Physical Description
1 videocasette : original, col., VHS.
Fonds No.
1263; 1263_065
Date
1996
Collection
Dov Okouneff Fonds
Description Level
Item
Material Type
moving images
Physical Description
1 videocasette : original, col., VHS.
Date
1996
Fonds No.
1263
Item No.
1263_065
Storage Location
5-1D
Ctn. 002
Creator
Dov Okouneff
Physical Condition
Good
Language
English
Name Access
OKOUNEFF, Dov
Subjects
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Minstrel shows
Montreal Jewish Memories.
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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Programme, Minstrel Revue, "Blitz in Hits"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn43090
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.1; 00269
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.1
File No.
00269
Storage Location
4-3B
CTN.009
Language
English
Notes
One 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
Access Restrictions
Privacy restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Subjects
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Programmes, Minstrel Shows

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn38238
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.1; 00231
Date
1931-1953
Scope and Content
Contains programmes of shows, "We're in the Army Now", "Raisin' a Racket", "“A la carte” and “Tech it Easy.”
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope and Content
Contains programmes of shows, "We're in the Army Now", "Raisin' a Racket", "“A la carte” and “Tech it Easy.”
Date
1931-1953
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.1
File No.
00231
Storage Location
4-3B
CTN.009
Language
English
Notes
Selection of contents digitized. To consult the entire file, please contact the JPL-A directly. 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
Access Restrictions
May contain privacy restrictions
Reproduction Restrictions
May contain copyright restrictions
Subjects
Minstrel shows
Racism
Blackface
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
Documents
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Programme,YMHA Minstrels and Kiwanis Club

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn43091
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.1; 00270
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.1
File No.
00270
Storage Location
4-3B
CTN.009
Language
English
Notes
Two programmes “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
Access Restrictions
Privacy restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Subjects
Minstrel shows
Blackface
Racism
Archival / Genealogical
Archival Descriptions
Repository
Jewish Public Library Archives
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Souvenir programmes, "Hotel Chez Piro"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92912
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
3 programmes
Fonds No.
1288; 00005
Date
April 1946
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
3 programmes
Date
April 1946
Fonds No.
1288
File No.
00005
Storage Location
Ctn.001
4-1C
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
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, "Scoot'n'Boots"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92913
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 programme
Fonds No.
1288; 00006
Date
April 1946
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
1 programme
Date
April 1946
Fonds No.
1288
File No.
00006
Storage Location
Ctn.001
4-1C
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
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, "Spillin' the 'Beens"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92911
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
2 books
Fonds No.
1288; 00004
Date
March 1940
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
2 books
Date
March 1940
Fonds No.
1288
File No.
00004
Storage Location
Ctn.001
4-1C
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
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, "The Brotherhood of Temple Emanu-el presents Kampus Kinks, a Minstrel Show"

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn92910
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
3 books
Fonds No.
1288; 00003
Date
November 22, 1933
Collection
Irving Silverman Collection
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
3 books
Date
November 22, 1933
Fonds No.
1288
File No.
00003
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
Minstrel shows
Temple Emanu-El -- Montreal (Quebec)
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
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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
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Theatre Programs.

https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn86974
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
One file of textual records
Fonds No.
1256; 5.4; 00902
Date
1929-1977
Scope and Content
Includes photocopies of various theatre and minstrel show programs.
Collection
Young Men's-Young Women's Hebrew Association
Description Level
File
Material Type
textual record
Physical Description
One file of textual records
Scope and Content
Includes photocopies of various theatre and minstrel show programs.
Date
1929-1977
Fonds No.
1256
Series No.
5.4
File No.
00902
Storage Location
CTN 039
4-4E
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
Reproduction Restrictions
Reproduction restrictions may apply
Subjects
Young Men-Young Women's Hebrew Association, Montreal
Minstrel shows
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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