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American Propaganda Leaflet (2)
by Unknown (circa 1944)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This leaflet was dropped into Japan by the American forces during the Second World War. It is written in Japanese and is telling the readers that they will be offered various freedoms if their warlords surrender.
American Racist Postcards
by Unknown (1901 – 1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These nine postcards contain racist depictions of Japanese, Chinese, and African American people. The majority of the postcards depict African Americans as children, while two contain derogatory slurs towards Japanese and Chinese people.
Annie Mitchell Postcard Collection
by Mitchell, Annie (1908, 1918)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The postcards in this collection are addressed to Annie Mitchell of Showell, Maryland. Most are stamped and date from 1908 to 1918. Several postcards in this collection center on the Easter and Christmas holidays, following the pattern of collecting in a few select areas. The collection also includes a 1936 calendar from the Pierce Hardware Co. in Milford, Delaware and the original postcard album book. The lone photo in the collection is believed to Annie Mitchell.
Anti-Immigrant Postcard (1)
by Unknown (circa 1900)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This postcard features an illustration of a man gesturing out to New York Harbor to a seated woman. The accompanying poem is titled "I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" and represents an anti-immigrant sentiment. Also included are two unrelated and modern postcards showing California restaurants (the Coral Reef in Sacramento and Tick Tock in Hollywood).
Anti-Immigrant Postcard (2)
by E.B. and Company (1905)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This postcard from 1905 bears a comical depiction of immigrants and has the caption "Views of New York. Where the Immigrants Land!"
Antisemitic Postcards
by Unknown (circa 1900)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These eight antisemitic postcards depict Jewish individuals adhering to racist stereotypes, including large noses and greediness.
Asbury Methodist Church Postcard
by Asbury United Methodist Church (circa 1963)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This circa 1963 color postcard depicts the Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury, Maryland.
Beulah and Clara LesCallette Postcard collection
by LesCallette, Beulah; LesCallette, Clara (1905 – 1921)
3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
The postcards were exchanged between Miss Beulah and Miss Clara LesCallette and seemingly other family members from varying parts of the country during the early 1900's. Many of the postcards are either postmarked from or sent to Pocomoke City and Crisfield, Maryland. This collection contains a series of 757 postcards spanning the years of 1905 through 1921, the bulk of them being written and sent between 1907 and 1912. The illustrations on the postcards represent holidays, places, people, religious iconology and humorous situations. The majority have been written on, stamped, sent and postmarked, while few are in their original blank state. The collection also includes a postcard collector's scrapbook, a Christmas Card and a handwritten poem.
Black Americana Christmas Card
by Newsom (circa 1900s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This Black Americana Christmas Card was created by an artist named Newsom before 1907.
Black Americana Christmas Card (2)
by Clapsaddle, Ellen (circa 1900s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This Black Americana Christmas Card was created by an artist named Ellen Clapsaddle around 1900.
Black Americana Postcards
by Unknown (1902 – 1947)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 27 Black Americana Postcards date between 1902 and 1947, although many are undated. Each postcard depicts African Americans adhering to racist stereotypes from the early 20th century. At least one postcard is a real photograph.
Black Americana Postcards (2)
by Unknown (circa 1900)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These three Black Americana postcards depict African Americans in activities and manners. One postcard, which also contains a short note of correspondence, shows cotton being weighed in Norfolk, Virginia, another shows black children around a watermelon asking one of the kids for the rind, and the last is from Thomasville, Georgia and shows a black child eating with the quote "Delicious."