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"After we finally landed at Manila..." (March 23, 1921), 1921

 Item — Box: 01, Folder: 03, Object: 09

Scope and Contents

Content Warning: Racist Descriptions of Filipino People; Racist Terminology for Black People; Pro-Colonialism.

Jack describes Manila, exploring with work colleague (Mr. Sample), Maugham, and Haxton. He discusses the people, the landscape, the hotel, cock fighting, a golf course, and music. Derogatory term for black people used in the racist descriptions of the Filipino people.

Dates

  • Creation: 1921

Creator

Access

This collections is open to researchers and has no known restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Separated Materials

Newspaper Clippings attached to Letter now in Folder 4; Reference to Newspaper Clippings being sent in Letter dated March 17, 1921

Repository Details

Part of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository

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