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The Web 1964 "Westhampton College Class of 1964"
This photograph displays Westhampton students, presumably seniors, performing in blackface at an unspecified event.
The Web 1948 "Phi Alpha"
The bottom right photo on the second page of the 1948 Phi Alpha spread features fraternity members in blackface. The fraternities had recently reopened on campus after World War II.
Article "The Facts About Dixie"
This article seeks to publish factual information about the song "Dixie," particularly as students began to object to its use at university events. This piece discusses the controversy of whether or not “Dixie” or “Dixie’s Land” should be…
Article "WC Sophs to Hold Minstrel Friday"
This article in the Collegian talks about the organization of a minstrel show by the sophomore class of Westhampton College. It further goes on to talk about the people who were in charge of the arrangements, direction, and the acting.
Article "YMCA Plans Minstrel Show"
This article discusses the planning of events for the year 1923 by YMCA. One of the events planned by them is a minstrel show. All the proceeds from the show would help YMCA members attend the annual YMCA conference.
The Web 1952 "Advertisements"
This picture on the advertisement page shows a group of white students in the middle of performance. Everyone is seen wearing black paint on the face to indicate that their characters are black. Furthermore, a lot of Confederate flags can also be…
The Web 1952 "Advertisements"
The advertisement section of the 1952 yearbook shows two pictures of a minstrel show. The students can be seen holding Confederate flags and wearing bow ties with the colors of the confederate flags.
The Web 1952 "Advertisements"
This photograph in the 1952 yearbooks shows three college students wearing black paint on their face, their gender is unclear. It looks like a picture taken either before or after a minstrel show. The students can be seen holding a picture of a…
Article "Accented Roles Specialty Of Players' New Discovery"
The article details M.Y. MacFarland––also known as "Petros," he was famous for his dialect parts which found him profound success in dramatic productions in Pennsylvania. He performed his first dialect part in the well-known Spanish play,…
Article "Co-Ord Seniors Meet"
President of the 1936 Senior Class, Ruby Parker reports co-ord seniors have decided to hold their annual dance during the Christmas season. She stated further, "arrangements have been made to change dates with the Athletic Association... after having…