Armstrong Family Papers

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portrait of j. hartford armstrong. (2)
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newspaper clipping describing a performance by j. hartford armstrong. (2)
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- [A] Clever Entertainment
- [n.d.]
- Newspaper clipping reviewing a performance by the Armstrong Brothers.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Armstrong family photographs]
- 1900 - 1930
- A photograph collage of the Armstrong Family.
- Armstrong family--Pictorial works.; Armstrong, J. Hartford--Pictorial works.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle--Pictorial works.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th...
- [At] The Airdome
- [n.d.]
- Newspaper clipping advertising an upcoming performance of the Armstrong Family.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1917-08-15
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from John Wesley M.E. Church, Bristol, VA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1902-10-01
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Grand Stand Greenwood Park, Nashville, TN.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1904-02-16
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Royal Poinciana.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 2011-10-10
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Lancaster Institute, Lancaster, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1903-10-15
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Opera House of Camden, South Carolina.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1903-11-19
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Opera House of Tallahassee, Florida.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- [n.d.]
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from St. Mary's School, Columbia, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1921-01-12
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Knoxville College, TN.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1903-10-28
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1904-02-16
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family, written by M.E. Gruber from West Palm Beach, FL.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.;African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1916-02-02
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from St. Petersburg Public Schools, St. Petersburg, FL.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1901-09-21
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from V.C.E Convention, Johnson City, TN.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1902-11-12
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Bennett College, Greensboro, NC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1902-09-01
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Rev. W.M. Moss.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1916-05-13
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from W.T. Anderson, Hampton, VA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1914-04-21
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Bethel A.M.E Church, Dalton, GA
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1902-11-18
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1903-05-16
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Cotton Ave. A.M.E. Church, Macon, GA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1902-10-23
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Raleigh N.C. Baptist Church.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1912-10-24
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from The Christian Index, Jackson, TN.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1909-02-08
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Henderson Normal Institute, Henderson, NC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1910-01-20
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Voorhees Industrial School, Denmark, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1912-11-12
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family, written by F. M. & A. M, Shelby, MS.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1904-02-10
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Bethel A.M.E Church, Miami, FL.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1915-12-08
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Florida Memorial College, Live Oak, FL.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1922-03-02
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Wesley M.E. Church, Charleston, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1903-02-06
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Office of the Collector of Beaufort, South Carolina.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle--Pictorial works.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th...
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1901-10-01
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Young Men's Institute, Asheville, NC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1913-05-14
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Palace Theater Company, Albany, GA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1912-10-30
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family, written by a church in Oxford, Mississippi.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1910-02-07
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Haven Academy, Waynesboro, GA
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.;African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1913-07-07
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Jackson A.M.E. Church, Lynchburg, VA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1901-03-11
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Howard School, Columbia, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1917-12-15
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Thomasville, GA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1911-03-01
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Holsey Normal & Industrial School, Cordele, GA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1916-12-22
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, Lawrenceville, VA
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1913-02-13
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Colonial Theater.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1909-10-18
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Wilson Public School, Wilson, NC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1903-09-03
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Greensboro, North Carolina.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1913-06-06
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Smith Chapel and Prospect A.M.E Lions Church, Monroe, GA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1902-10-08
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from anonymous writer, Warrenton, NC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1903-10-26
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Sumter, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1903-10-09
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Sidney Park C.M.E. Church, Columbia, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1902-10-15
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Henderson Normal Institute, Henderson, NC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1910-02-04
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from the Negro Fair Association, Augusta, GA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1918-01-08
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from St. Athanasius' School, Brunswick, GA.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.
- [Letter of recommendation]
- 1914-12-01
- Letter of recommendation for the Armstrong Family from Emerson Industrial Institute, Blackville, SC.
- Armstrong family.; Armstrong, J. Hartford.; Armstrong, Lillie Belle.; African American entertainers--Biography.; Vaudeville--United States--History--20th century. ; Magicians--United States--20th century.; South Carolina--Social life and customs.