This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Adam's Black Child and Mike Mimi in Circus Tragedy
In a late 19th century circus tale, Mimi, an eight year old owner’s daughter, comforts Adam a worn black performer who has faced abuse. Adam saves Mimi during a stunt on a white pony, is gravely injured, and dies after Tiny Mimi sings a hymn by his bedside. the scene contrasts cruelty and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Mim
Dario
Milley
Jesus
Honey
Mimi
Signor Dingo
Jim Brown
Signor Digno
Signor
Dingo
Floss
Maleas
Christendom
Beppo
Signorina Dingo
Kingdom of God
Thomas Cat
Mr. Cat
New York Journal