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Disclaimer	This photograph is presented here as part of an historical collection. Frequently, the habits and viewpoints of an earlier generation can be troubling, embarrassing, or even offensive in modern times. Usually, negative stereotypes reflecting racial and/or gender issues are represented in less-than-flattering images.
Title	Minstrel show
Creator	DeWitt, Erma, 1907-1999
Date.Original	1948-04
Notes	The New Paltz Fire Department Minstrel show was held in the State Teachers College auditorium. The local paper said that the April 2 and 3 show was a complete sellout both nights and raised $1800. -
Subject.TGM	Minstrel shows Circuses & shows Racism Costumes Men
Location	New Paltz - Ulster County - New York
HRVH Topic	Art & Music Arts & Entertainment Community & Events
Format.Original	1 negative; b&w, 4.51 x 3.58 in. (9.1 x 11.46cm.)
Resource Type	Image; Still Image
Source	Erma DeWitt Photograph Collection
Resource Identifier	neg208.jpg
Publisher.Digital	Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection, Elting Memorial Library
Date.Digital	2009
Format.Digital	image/jpeg
Digital Collection	Erma DeWitt Photograph Collection
Exhibit Homepage	http://www.hrvh.org/exhibit/ermadewitt/
Holding Institution	Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection, Elting Memorial Library
Contact Information	Elting Memorial Library 93 Main Street New Paltz, NY 12561
Rights	This digital image may be used for educational and research purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. Prior written permission from the Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection, Elting Memorial Library is required for any other use.
Technical Data	Archival Tiff - Epson Perfection V700 PHOTO; Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0; 24 bit color; 900 ppi; no compression; 31.0 MB. Digitally enhanced for web viewing, mwr.

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