"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
Scope and Contents
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
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
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