History Detectives Season 9 Episode 12 Chandler Tintype, Hollywood Indian Ledger

In season 9 episode 12 of History Detectives, titled "Chandler Tintype, Hollywood Indian Ledger," the team investigates two intriguing mysteries from the past.

The first mystery involves a tintype photo of a seemingly African American man named T.B. Chandler. However, upon closer inspection, the photo appears to depict a Native American man in blackface. The team sets out to determine who the man in the photo truly is and whether the image has a connection to the controversial minstrel shows of the time.

The second mystery centers around a ledger from the 1930s that belonged to an organization called the Hollywood Indian Club. The ledger contains the names and contact information of Native American actors and extras who worked in Hollywood during this time period. The team explores the history of Native American representation in Hollywood and looks into the lives of some of the individuals listed in the ledger.

As the History Detectives delve deeper into these mysteries, they uncover new information and surprising connections that shed light on these fascinating aspects of American history.