The very first Negro minstrel act...
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December 21, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, December 21, 1799
* The very first Negro minstrel act
* 18th century original reading
On page 3 under Federal-Street Theater is a notice (see photo) for a presentation of the "Tragedy of Oroonoko, Or, the Royal Slave." In the notice is mention that at the "End of act 2d. the Song of The Negro Boy, by Mr. Graupner."
According to the noted reference book "Kanes Famous First Facts" this was the first Negro minstrel act and it was performed by Johann Christian Gottlieb Graupner, described in Kane as the father of Negro songs.
Graupner performed the tune in black face and accompanied himself on the banjo. He was well received and thereafter specialized in popularizing Negro songs. A nice piece of Americana and a great cultural/arts item! News of the day includes: "Army Of The Danube", "Congressional Papers", and more. Several other interesting advertisements as well.
Occasional foxing, otherwise in good condition.
* The very first Negro minstrel act
* 18th century original reading
On page 3 under Federal-Street Theater is a notice (see photo) for a presentation of the "Tragedy of Oroonoko, Or, the Royal Slave." In the notice is mention that at the "End of act 2d. the Song of The Negro Boy, by Mr. Graupner."
According to the noted reference book "Kanes Famous First Facts" this was the first Negro minstrel act and it was performed by Johann Christian Gottlieb Graupner, described in Kane as the father of Negro songs.
Graupner performed the tune in black face and accompanied himself on the banjo. He was well received and thereafter specialized in popularizing Negro songs. A nice piece of Americana and a great cultural/arts item! News of the day includes: "Army Of The Danube", "Congressional Papers", and more. Several other interesting advertisements as well.
Occasional foxing, otherwise in good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
