page_title: John William Isham
hierarchical_section_title: John William Isham
caption_attribution_description: English: Portrait of John W Isham cropped from File:John W Isham Oriental America v818.jpg
context_page_description: John William Isham was an American vaudeville impresario who was known for his Octoroons and Oriental America shows. These had their roots in traditional minstrel shows but included chorus girls, sketches and operas. They were part of the transition to the American burlesque shows of the early 20th century.
context_section_description: John William Isham (1866 – September 24, 1902) was an American vaudeville impresario who was known for his Octoroons and Oriental America shows. These had their roots in traditional minstrel shows but included chorus girls, sketches and operas. They were part of the transition to the American burlesque shows of the early 20th century.
caption: John W. Isham from a poster for Oriental America
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