Dixie Moon Melodies
Title
Dixie Moon Melodies
Description
Photograph of the costumed cast for the performance of 'Dixie Moon Melodies.' See CORtxt_RG2_16 for information about the script of the show.
This is one item from a collection of materials that once belonged to the Cornelius Recreation Club, which was active in Cornelius, Oregon from 1947-1950. Their stated purpose was "to provide recreational activities for both the young and older people of the community," and their regular social activities included dances, sports, picnics and holiday parties. The Club also hosted several minstrel shows. These offensive musical plays featured white community members wearing blackface and dressed in clownish outfits, denigrating African American people and perpetuating racist stereotypes. These shows were presumably given to all-white local audiences.
Date Created
circa 1940s
Is Part Of
Subject
Place
Medium
gelatin silver prints
Language
English
Identifier
CORpic_048
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Cornelius Public Library at library@ci.cornelius.or.us.