"As I told Dad in my last letter..." (April 9-12, 1921; Mailed April 13, 1921), 1921
Item — Box: 01, Folder: 05, Object: 02
Scope and Contents
Content Warning: Racist Descriptions of Indonesian People in Java; Racist Stereotype of Chinese People.
Jack comments on learning to speak Malay, local music/performance, cultural practices with meals, polygamy, horse races (which involves the racist stereotype of Chinese people), a party/dance with Dutch people, and receiving mail. The first four topics include racist descriptions of Indonesian people.
Dates
- Creation: 1921
Creator
- Jack, Meredith M. (1897-1986) (Person)
Access
This collections is open to researchers and has no known restrictions.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Malay
Repository Details
Part of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository
Contact:
Connecticut College
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860-439-2686 (College Archivist)
learcenter@conncoll.edu
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave
New London CT 06320 United States
860-439-2654 (Director)
860-439-2686 (College Archivist)
learcenter@conncoll.edu