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The following bibliographic sources were used in JUBA's research. Specific bibliographic sources are also linked from individual person, event, venue and troupe pages.

The Bibliography contains all sources used to compile the Early Blackface Minstrelsy in Britain Database. At this stage of our data entry, most documentation you will find here will be from nineteenth century daily and weekly British journals, searched by our Research Participants; all such entries are linked to one or more of the database entries: Event, Individual, Troupe, Venue, Documentation.

University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 16, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. Oct. 27, 1852
Document Note: Othello is also listed (in the index) amongst the pieces performed on October 28, 1852.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Dec. 14, 1843
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Oct. 14, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Oct. 14, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Nov. 11, 1850
Document Note: The Black Doctor is also listed (in the index) amongst the acts performed on November 12, 1850.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Nov. 17, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Feb. 16, 1848
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for February 8, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 18, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Jan. 1, 1844
Document Note: Esmeralda is also listed (in the index) amongst the pieces performed on January 4, 1844.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Jan. 31, 1852
Document Note: Gipsy Farmer is also listed amongst the acts performed on February 4, 1852.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Oct. 23, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Nov. 18, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Nov. 20, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, April 28, 1848
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for February 12, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Oct. 26, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Grecian Saloon Playbill, Sept. 23, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 21, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 21, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. Nov. 1, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. March 26, 1844
Document Note: The index notes that the Southern Minstrels also gave Ethiopian Entertainments between dramatic acts at the Royal Amphitheatre (Sheffield) on March 27, 1844.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/4: Playbill, February 8, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Feb. 4, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Mar. 18, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Dec. 6, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, June 18, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. June 11, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for February 15, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Oct. 27, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Nov. 12, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Oct. 1, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. Nov. 2, 1852
Document Note: Uncle Tom’s Cabin is also listed (in the index) amongst the pieces performed on November 3-4, 1852.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. March 29, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Feb. 10, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Dec. 10, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, June 12, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. June 14, 1849
Document Note: The Bushmen & Harvey Teasdale are also listed (in this index) as performing The Monkey of the Plantation on June 15, 1849.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Oct. 29, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Aug. 2, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Mar. 7, 1848
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Jan. 10, 1853
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Nov. 30, 1847
Document Note: Flowers of the Forest is also listed (in the index) amongst the acts performed on December 1 & 2, 1847.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. Nov. 19, 1852
The Jewess is also listed (in the index) amongst the pieces performed on November 20, 1852.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Assembly Rooms Playbill, June 10-12, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Feb. 21, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Oct. 11, 1847
Info in Record: The Black Doctor and This House to be Sold are also listed (in the index) amongst the acts performed on October 12-15, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Dec. 20, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Playbills BL, F. October 1, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 11, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Aug. 31, 1850
Document Scan: A similar entry is made for September 5, 1850.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Playbill. June 11, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for October 4, 1848
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Nov. 30, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Nov. 18, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Aug. 16, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Jan. 15, 1853
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Nov. 8, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. Nov. 22, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Feb. 27, 1852
Document Note: Seven Clerks of Marseilles is also listed amongst the acts performed on February 28, 1852.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Nov. 8, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/4: Playbill, February 8, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Jan. 22, 1851
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 4, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Playbill. June 14, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for October 6, 1848
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Aug. 21, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. Nov. 23, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Bower Saloon Playbill, Aug. 13, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Oct. 18, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 11, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for October 10, 1848
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, June 30, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Oct. 3, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Apr. 10, 1848
Document Note: The New Orleans Ethiopian Serenaders are also listed (in this index) as giving concerts on April 11, 12, 14 & 15, 1848.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Dec. 9, 1852
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Grey Horse Playbill, Aug. 20, 1844
Info in Record: Performance Type: Variety Performers Listed: “assisted by a real and natural Nigger” Days & Times: “will shortly be produced” (sometime after August 20, 1844) Venue Name: Grey Horse Concert and Ball Room, High Street Program Info: “The Nigger Minstrels is in course of Rehersal [sic[“ Other: (surrounding acts at venue)
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Cuttings Vol 8, p6
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for March 23, 1846: .
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 26, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 28, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Oct. 4, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for March 7, 1842: .
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Playbill. May 28, 1853
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Circus Playbill, July 8, 1844
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Nov. 8, 1847
Info in Record: Flowers of the Forest is also listed (in the index) amongst the acts performed on November 9 & 10, 1847
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 16, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 17, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 4, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for January 14, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/1: Nottingham Theatre Royal Index Jan. 17, 1848
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Aug. 19, 1846
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. May 30, 1853
Document Note: The index also suggests that this entertainment was repeated on May 31 and June 1-4, 1853.
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 7, 1846
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Adelphi Concert Playbill. Nov. 12, 1851
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Nov. 21, 1850
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 18, 1845
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Dec. 24, 1849
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for March 15, 1850