1871 Black History Jubilee Singers Fisk University Old Rare Photo Chicago Fire

1871 - Black History Photo - Jubilee Singers of Fisk University - Nashville, TN. An old photo on medium cardstock showing The Original Fisk Jubilee University Singers / Good condition / has some staining and water damage / Has been trimmed down from the Original size / This is an Original Photograph-NOT a print like other versions that are for sale on various sites / Museum quality piece-Very Scarce in any condition. Would look amazing with a fresh matt and frame.

After a concert in Cincinnati, the group donated their small profit, which amounted to less than fifty dollars, to the relief to the victims of the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871. As soprano Maggie Porter recalled, We had thirty dollars and sent every penny to Chicago and didn't have anything for ourselves. " The mayor of Chillicothe, Ohio, expressed "thanks to these young colored people for their liberality in giving the proceeds of last evening's concert to our relief fund for the Chicago sufferers. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Black Americana\Photos".

The seller is "reiki-ma" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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