• Collection ID DN-0089926
  • Creator Names Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer.
  • Title [Actors Charles J. Correll and Freeman F. Gosden from the Amos 'n Andy show, wearing blackface, sitting on a raised wooden walkway in front of a building] [graphic].
  • Dates 1929.
  • Physical description 1 negative : b&w, glass ; 4 x 5 in.
  • Access and usage restrictions Restriction: Original negatives are fragile and not available to researchers. Please consult the on-line image instead.
  • Collection summary Informal full-length portrait of Charles J. Correll and Freeman F. Gosden, lead actors in the radio program "Amos 'n Andy," portraying African Americans, wearing blackface and sitting on a raised wooden walkway in front of a building in Chicago, Illinois. One of the men is holding out his hand and pointing at his palm.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction The online images are supplied for reference purposes only. All other uses are restricted. To acquire copies, including improved copies, or permission for use, please contact Chicago History Museum, Rights and Reproductions Department, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614.
  • Uniform Title Amos 'n' Andy (Radio program)
  • Names
    • Correll, Charles J., 1890-1972
    • Gosden, Freeman F., 1899-
    • WMAQ (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • African Americans in radio broadcasting 1920-1929.
    • Blackface entertainers United States Photographs.
    • Radio programs Illinois Chicago 1920-1929. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) 1920-1929.
  • Genre
    • Dry plate negatives. gmgpc
    • Gelatin dry plate negatives. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
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