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Aida Overton Walker, American Vaudevillian

Aida Overton Walker (February 14, 1880 - October 11, 1914) was an African-American vaudeville performer. Her early career was defined by her collaborations with Bert Williams and her husband George Walker, the major black vaudeville and musical comedy powerhouses of the era. She first gained national attention in 1900, with her performance of "Miss Hannah from Savannah" in the show Sons of Ham. For the next ten years, Aida would be known primarily for her work in musical theater. Her song and dance made her an instant hit with audiences at the time. She, George, and Bert continued to produce even more successful shows such as In Dahomey (1902), Abyssinia (1906), and Bandana Land (1908). Her career and performances were praised by critics and she was both financially successful and respected by the industry. Although Aida Walker originally became famous through her partnership with her husband and Bert Williams, her popularity only grew in the years following his death and the end of the Williams and Walker troupe. Shortly after she joined the Smart set company and became a leader of her own vaudeville company. Both were extremely well received. She died in 1914 at the age of 34 from kidney failure. Undated, no photographer credited.
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Aida Overton Walker, American Vaudevillian
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Aida Overton Walker (February 14, 1880 - October 11, 1914) was an African-American vaudeville performer. Her early career was defined by her collaborations with Bert Williams and her husband George Walker, the major black vaudeville and musical comedy powerhouses of the era. She first gained national attention in 1900, with her performance of "Miss Hannah from Savannah" in the show Sons of Ham. For the next ten years, Aida would be known primarily for her work in musical theater. Her song and dance made her an instant hit with audiences at the time. She, George, and Bert continued to produce even more successful shows such as In Dahomey (1902), Abyssinia (1906), and Bandana Land (1908). Her career and performances were praised by critics and she was both financially successful and respected by the industry. Although Aida Walker originally became famous through her partnership with her husband and Bert Williams, her popularity only grew in the years following his death and the end of the Williams and Walker troupe. Shortly after she joined the Smart set company and became a leader of her own vaudeville company. Both were extremely well received. She died in 1914 at the age of 34 from kidney failure. Undated, no photographer credited.
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3074 x 3600 px | 31.7 MB
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26.0 x 30.5 cm | 10.2 x 12.0 in (300 dpi)
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