Cast members

Photograph

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

89-1-44 Play Cast.jpg 950KB: The man at the far left may be Rev. Nathaniel Skidmore of the Saugatuck Congregational Church
89-1-44 Play Cast.jpg 950KB

The man at the far left may be Rev. Nathaniel Skidmore of the Saugatuck Congregational Church

Name/Title

Cast members

Entry/Object ID

1989.01.44

Description

"Dust of the Earth" theatrical cast with members identified as Fred Metzger, Elise Martin, Abbie Robinson, Grace Wilson, Cyrl Skidmore, Otto Taylor, Winne Brady, Ken Martin and Rex Skidmore. One player is in blackface, another has dark matter on his teeth. Original access number is 89-1-44.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Metzger, Frederick J. “Fritz” 1889-1937, Robinson, Abbie (Wheeler) 1865-1903, Skidmore, Cyril James 1901-1981, Wilson, Grace (Cobb) 1897-1992, Brady, Winifred E. (Randall) 1893-1961

Context

The play likely referenced the biblical text, “Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” (Genesis 2:7)

Collection

Theater, plays, dramatic performing arts, Racism

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

1989.01

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

8 in

Location

Box

031 A+B+C+D Photo Files

Create Date

October 6, 2023

Update Date

February 7, 2026