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"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

Access

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

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

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