"Frank Tinney Dies at 62; Show Biz Rated Him Most Underpaid Comic Star"
December 4, 1940
New York Times (US)
"Frank Tinney, 53, Retired Comedian; Blackface Artist, Who Once Was Undertaker's Aide, Dies in Northport, L.I.; Served in World War; Made First Stage Appearance Here in 'Follies of 1910'--In Army During War"