Arts Against Postracialism

1841-01-01 00:00:00

Toronto: Circuses with Jim Crow acts and 'Negro characters'

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1842-01-01 00:00:00

Toronto: Circuses with Jim Crow acts and 'Negro characters'

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1843-01-01 00:00:00

Toronto: Circuses with Jim Crow acts and 'Negro characters'

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1844-01-01 00:00:00

Toronto: Circuses with Jim Crow acts and 'Negro characters'

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1844-10-01 00:00:00

St. John's: (The Factory) Juvenile Minstrels (Hughes Family) performance.

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1845-05-20 00:00:00

Quebec: (Theatre Royale) Ethiopian Eccentrics

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1845-10-01 00:00:00

Quebec: (Theatre Royale) Mrs. Matt Peel's Original and Only Campbell Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1845-12-24 01:27:29

St. John's: (St. John's Theatre) Ethiopian Serenaders performance.

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1848-07-05 00:00:00

Quebec: Harmonian Family gives a concert of Negro melodies

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1848-11-06 00:00:00

Quebec: Lothrup's Ethiopian Harmonists

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1849-02-20 00:00:00

Toronto: Toronto Coloured Young Men's Amateur Theatrical Society performs Venice Preserv'd

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1850-02-20 00:00:00

Montreal: (Theatre Royale, Mechanics' Hall) Performance by the New Orleans Minstrels with Calixa Lavallee, composer of "Oh Canada."

"Charles Duprez was advertising for a new musical director– Violinist –trumpeter. Lavallee evidently responded and this time Duprez came to Montréal in September to put the company together and opened the 1868- 69 tour at the Mechanics' Institute . . . presumeably [Lavallee] took part in rehearsals and in the comnpany's performances on 17-19 September." REFERENCE: Thompson, B. C. (2015). Anthems and minstrel shows: The life and times of Calixa Lavallée, 1842–1891. Montreal: McGill-Queen’s University Press. Pp. 98, 100

1853-02-09 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic Institute) Carle's Ethiopian Serenaders

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1853-02-09 00:00:00

Bridgetown: (Victoria Hall) Colonial Troupe as the Ethiopian Burlesque Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1857-05-06 00:00:00

Saint John: (Russell Theatre Red Barn) George H. Primrose

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1858-05-06 00:00:00

New Orleans: "[As a young boy, Calixa Lavallée, the eventual composer of 'O Canada',] would often sneak off to see the minstrel shows at the old Royal Theatre. ...

[A]t age 15 he ran off to New Orleans, where as a pianist he played in blackface with Negro troupes." REFERENCE: NICK AUF, D. M. (1991, Jan 23). Life of O canada composer would make a great musical. The Gazette

1861-05-16 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic's Institute) Rumsey & Newcome's Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1862-05-16 00:00:00

Quebec City: Performance by the New Orleans Minstrels with Calixa Lavallee, composter of "Oh Canada" during the company's visit to Quebec City the previous spring.

REFERENCE: Thompson, B.C. (2015). Anthems and minstrels shows: The life and times of Calixa Lavallee, 1842-1891. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. P.45-6

1863-06-24 00:00:00

Charlottetown: Snowball Ministrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1863-07-07 00:00:00

Saint John: (Masonic Hall) Wood's Mistrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1863-08-07 00:00:00

PEI: Whitney's Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1864-08-07 00:00:00

Saint John: The Home Circle Minstrel Troupe

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1866-08-25 00:00:00

Perth: Bob Weich's Minstrels, Burlesque Opera Troupe and Brass Band

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1867-05-24 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic's Institute) Skiff & Gaylord's Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1867-05-24 00:00:00

Vancouver: Tanner Troupe

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-05-28 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic's Institute) Leavitt & Mack's Negro Minstrels

Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-06-07 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic's Institute) Georgia Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-06-24 00:00:00

New Brunswick: Snowball Ministrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-06-30 00:00:00

Fredricton: (Temperance Hall) Leavitt & Mack's Negro Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-07-01 00:00:00

Fredricton: (Mechanic's Institute) Leavitt & Mack's Negro Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-07-01 00:00:00

Fredricton: (Mechanic's Institute) Leavitt & Mack's Negro Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-07-19 00:00:00

Fredricton: (Temperance Hall) Georgia Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-07-26 00:00:00

Barkerville: (Theatre Royale) Lafont & Ward's Troupe

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1868-09-17 00:00:00

Montreal: Performance by the New Orleans Minstrels with Calixa Lavallee, composer of "Oh Canada"

"Charles Duprez was advertising for a new musical director - Violonist - Trumpeter. Lavallee evidently responded and this time Duprez came to Montreal in September to put the company together and opened the 1868-69 tour at the Mechanic's Institute... presumeably [Lavallee] took part in the rehearsals and in the company's performance on 17-19 September." REFERENCE: Thompson, B.C. (2015). Anthems and minstrel shows: The life and times of Calixa Lavallee, 1842-1891. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press. P.98,100.

1869-04-27 00:00:00

Saint John: (Dramatic Lyceum) Cool Burgess Ministrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1869-10-13 00:00:00

Saint John: (Dramatic Lyceum) Sam Sharley's Ministrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1870-08-27 00:00:00

Saint John: (Dramatic Lyceum) Bernard & Perkins' Male & Female Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1872-05-27 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic's Institute) Royal Christy Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1872-11-08 00:00:00

Fredricton: (City Hall) Northern Star Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1872-12-26 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic's Institute) Northern Star Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1873-01-14 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic's Institute) Home Circle Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1873-02-25 00:00:00

Saint John: (Mechanic's Institute) Home Circle Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1873-03-03 00:00:00

Saint John: Skiff & Gaylord's Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1873-03-27 00:00:00

Winnipeg: (Garrison Theatre) Provisional Battalion Minstrel Troupe

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1873-04-28 00:00:00

Saint John: (Academy Of Music) Bloodgood's Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada.

1874-06-22 00:00:00

Shediac: (Smith's Hall) A Troupe of Irish Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada

1875-01-01 00:00:00

Montreal: Poster advertising "La Rue's Minstrels and Hamall's Serenaders".

REFERENCE: 19th century, Ink on paper on supporting paper - Wood engraving, 22.5 x 26 cm. Gift of Mr. David Ross McCord. M930.50.8.419, La Rue's Minstrels and Hamall's Serenaders. © McCord Museum

1875-08-11 00:00:00

Saint John: (Academy Of Music) Georgia Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada

1875-09-04 00:00:00

Shediac: (Smith's Hall) A Troupe of Irish Minstrels

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada

1875-09-20 00:00:00

Saint John: (Academy Of Music) Mcgill & Strong's Mirror of Ireland

REFERENCE: Le Camp, L. (2005). Racial Considerations of Minstrel Shows and Related Images in Canada

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