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Items with subject 'Racism'
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'The Call of the East' Postcard
by Unknown (circa 1900s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This racist postcard depicts a white man calling for a Chinese boy to serve him with the caption, "The Call of the East."
20th Century Postcard Album
by Unknown (1906 – 1960s)
5 folders (0.5 linear feet)
This 20th century postcard album contains approximately 274 individual postcards and 14 multiple postcard collections that date between 1906 and the 1960s. Many of the postcards include correspondence and significant portions are addressed to the same individual (Julia Francis of Woodhaven, Long Island, New York). The postcards depict scenes from both World Wars, buildings and scenery in America and Europe, photographs of the sender, seasonal imagery, and racist depictions of African Americans. There are also several different types of formats that the postcards are presented in, such as raised decorations, wood, silk, embroidery, and one of a woman with wool hair. There is no apparent arrangement of the postcards.
African American Sheet Music (2)
by Unknown (1896 – 1916)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These four music sheets date between 1896 and 1916 and contain traditional African American music including The Levee Dances, Mammy's Little Coal Black Rose, Welcome Honey to Your Old Plantation Home, and My Old Plantation Home.
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.
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!"
Black & White Minstrels Photo and Programs
by Black & White Minstrels; St. Matthew's Evangelical Church (1933 – 1935)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection contains three programs for the 7th through the 9th Annual Minstrel Show and Entertainment of the Black & White Minstrels in Baltimore Maryland from 1933 to 1935. One group photo, including eighteen men in black face makeup, are also included.
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."
Black Americana Postcards (3)
by A. Selige Souvenir Post Card Company; Curt Teich & Company (circa 1900 – 1941)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 15 postcards depict black Americans in both positive and negative portrayals ranging from circa 1900 to 1941. While some are real photographs, others are cartoon drawings.