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"Every letter I have written..." (August 11; Mailed August 12, 1921), 1921

 Item — Box: 01, Folder: 05, Object: 13

Scope and Contents

Content Warning: Racist Descriptions/Stereotypes of and Terminology for Chinese People; References to Indentured Servitude of Chinese People; Derogatory Stereotype of New York Jewish People; Racist Description of Malayisan People; Derogatory Description of and Terminology for Dutch people.

Jack writes more about his work and the trouble the company branch is facing. He also describes future travel plans; the horse races; Chinese, Malayasian, and Dutch people on Java (to whom the offensive descriptions and terminology are applied); recent correspondence with family; and photographs sent. The derogatory stereotype of New York Jewish people is directed towards the employment of Chinese people on Java.

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

Repository Details

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

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