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Minstrel

Performer/Company Type

Notes

Members: Green, Gustavo Bidaux, Harry Slate (tamborinist & comedian), M. Ainesly Scott (interrogator, basso), Mr. John Kelk (violin), E. Holmes, C. Lavalle (leader of brass band), F. Adams, G. Pond, A. Bergerane, Fred Florence (female impersonator, dancer), Charley Reynolds (comedian), R.H. Collins (banjoist)

Performer/Company Type

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An blackface troupe comprised of members of the P.C.O. amateurs

Performer/Company Type

Notes

Members:

  • Cool Burgess
  • Patrick Redmond
  • Mr. Thompson
  • "the Brothers"
  • Mr. D. Riley
  • Mr. C. Small
  • Mr. Campbell

    In the New York Clipper 1 Oct. 1887, Cool Burgess advertises wanting a "Minstrel Quartet" (p. 464)