Black Minstrel Groups featuring Mose McQuitty Ephemera Collection

1895-1936
Manuscript Collection #1440
Creator(s)
McQuitty, Mose
Physical description
2.45 Cubic Feet, 3 document cases, 1 flat box, 1 oversize flat box, 1 oversize folder, consisting of advertisements, photographs, route book, and research files
Preferred Citation
Black Minstrel Groups featuring Mose McQuitty Ephemera Collection (#1440), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
Repository
ECU Manuscript Collection
Access
Access to this collection is closed until preservation issues can be addressed and the collection is processed.

This collection contains material (1895-1936) related to Black minstrel shows that artist Mose McQuitty (who played baritone horn and string bass) toured with. Included are advertisements, photographs, and a route book listing the date, city, state, and lead show that the minstrel troupe toured with. Also included are extensive research files created by Alex Albright. These files chart McQuitty's movement state by state and show by show.


Administrative information
Custodial History

October 16, 2023, (unprocessed), 2.45 cubic feet; This collection contains material (1895-1936) related to Black minstrel shows that artist Mose McQuitty (who played baritone horn and string bass) toured with. Included are advertisements, photographs, and a route book listing the date, city, state, and lead show that the minstrel troupe toured with. Also included are extensive research files created by Alex Albright. These files chart McQuitty's movement state by state and show by show. Purchased from Alex Albright.

Source of acquisition

Purchased from Alex Albright

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