Skip to main content

"Where the River Shannon Flows," words and music by James L. Russell, sung by John Russell of the Famous Russell Bros in the Principal Vaudeville Theaters and Matt J. Keefe of George Evans' "Honey Boy Minstrels" , 1906

 Item — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Male and Female Impersonators Sheet Music Collection (1906-1922) contains six pieces of sheet music featuring images of male and female impersonator vaudeville acts. Three out of the six pieces of sheet music feature the male impersonation acts: Florence Tempest (born Claire Lillian Ijames) sometimes billed as Florenze Tempest who alongside her sister Marion Sunshine were known as “Sunshine and Tempest”; and Claire Romaine, nicknamed “London’s Pet Boy”. Another piece of sheet music features John Russell of the Russell Brothers who were known for their comedy act, “The Irish Servant Girls".

Dates

  • Copyright: 1906

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Published and Copyrighted MCMX by M. Witmark and Sons. 144 West 37th Str. New York, Chicago, San Francisco, London, Paris.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box

From the Collection: 6 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895