Name/Title
Dorothy Wasson & Unidentified Children in Halloween CostumesDescription
A sepia-toned snapshot of a four children in Halloween costumes.Photograph Details
Subject
Halloween Costumes; Dorothy Wasson Surber (2nd from right)Subject Person or Organization
Dorothy Wasson SurberSubject Place
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaContext
The second child from left is dressed in Blackface, a historically racist practice in which non-Black performers dress in costumes and makeup to portray a caricature of Black people. It is an offensive and dated mode of performance and does not represent the views of the Grover Center.
This snapshot comes from Earl, Dollie, and Dorothy Wasson's family photo album. The photographs in this album are largely unidentified, though they may depict members of the Wasson, Marlin, Smith, Gilliland, and Clouse families. Many of the photographs were taken in Noble Township, though some may have been taken in Liberty Township or Bartholomew County, including Hope (Haw Creek Township), Rugby, and Columbus. Some photographs, especially those depicting WWI barracks and camps, were likely taken out of state and overseas.
For a series of corresponding daily journals written by the family between 1916 and 1923, see: 2024.029.028 - 2024.029.032.Collection
Wasson Family CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.029Source or Donor
Martha M.M. ClarkMade/Created
Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dollie Marlin Wasson, Earl C. Wasson, Dorothy Wasson SurberCreate Date
October 9, 2024Update Date
November 8, 2024