"As I told Dad in my last letter..." (April 9-12, 1921; Mailed April 13, 1921), 1921
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
Connecticut College
270 Mohegan Ave
New London CT 06320 United States
860-439-2654 (Director)
860-439-2686 (College Archivist)
learcenter@conncoll.edu