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Guide to the Caricatures of Black Americans : sheet music
M690
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Description
White perceptions of African American as portrayed in the cover illustrations of sheet music. The quality of the artwork varies
with its depictions, from crude racism to fairly refined perceptions of Black life over the period from the overthrow of slavery
to the Great Depression.
Extent
3 linear ft.
310 items
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the repository. Literary rights reside with the creators of the documents or their heirs. To obtain
permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Public Services Librarian of the Dept. of Special Collections.
Availability
Collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least 24 hours in advance of intended use.