A collection of minstrel shows excerpted from The Darkey Drama: A Collection of Approved Ethiopian Acts, Scenes, Interludes, Etc., 1867.

This collection of successfully executed minstrel shows, curated by Henry L. Williams, Jr., shares the minstrel shows that were the most popular.

Citation Information
Excerpts from “The darkey drama : a collection of approved Ethiopian acts, scenes, interludes, etc., etc. ... Part first /,” Digital Public Library of America, https://dp.la/item/201c1c2a3c84455a202b7f6933b9aafb.
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