Edith Wilson Papers
Finding Aid: Edith Wilson Papers
Repository:
Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature
 | Edith Wilson's career began with vaudeville revues and blues performances in Chicago, New York and throughout Europe in the 1920s. Maker: Unknown Owner: Unknown Note: Edith Wilson Papers, Box 12, Folder 7, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | Beginning in the late 1940s, Edith Wilson was hired by the Quaker Oats Company to portray Aunt Jemima on radio programs, on television, and in appearances at local charity organizations. Maker: Unknown Owner: Unknown Note: Edith Wilson Papers, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | This sheet music features lyrics to the 'Aunt Jemima' 'Stir Lightly' song: 'Go easy! Go Lightly! Sort of lazy daisy!...Go easy! Go lightly! Don't be stirrin' like crazy! Leave those little lumps in! That's what it takes to make nice fluffy light Aunt Jemima pancakes….Go easy! Just add milk or water! Stir lightly and bake..then lift off each feather light golden pancake! Easy does it! And does it pay? I'll say it do! Go easy n' get luscious Aunt Jemima's too! Go mima's too!' Note: Edith Wilson Papers, Box 6, Folder 45, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | In the 1960s, Wilson served as the president of Chicago's Theatrical Cheer Club, a fundraising organization for African-American musicians and performers. Note: Edith Wilson Papers, Box 9, Folder 3, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |
 | In the 1960s, Wilson served as the president of Chicago's Theatrical Cheer Club, a fundraising organization for African-American musicians and performers. Note: Edith Wilson Papers, Box 9, Folder 3, Chicago Public Library, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection of Afro-American History and Literature |