All about the midgets / by Fred Roper.
- Roper, Fred
- Date:
- [1934?]
- Books
About this work
Description
This pamphlet contains outdated and offensive terms describing little people and/or people with dwarfism. This language is repeated in the catalogue record only when quoted from the item.
A pamphlet by Fred Roper about his circus company of little people. The pamphlet features photographs of performers and details of rehearsals, weddings, tours and the history of the company. Includes a reprinted article from the World's Fair, 1932, titled "Merry moments with happy midgets" by Frederick H. U. Bowman.
Publication/Creation
[United Kingdom?] : [Fred Roper?], [1934?]
Physical description
32 pages : black and white illustrations ; 22 cm
Contributors
Notes
Title from cover.
Performers named in this pamphlet: Little Lady Godiva, George Stoddart, Eva Crane (Mrs George Stoddart), Jack Bacon, Ronald Street, Edith Rollason, Sam Thurling, Wee Willie, Peter Wilson, Princess Mignonette, Lillie & Babette Ledair, Willie Mcgregor, Herbert Themlis, Elsie May Lewis (Mdlle. Elsie), Mary Best, Winnie Yelland, Jimmy Mac, Vivian Pasco and Dolly Griffiths.
Copy 1. Donor: Rose Haigh.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesP13775