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Correspondence from Meredith M. Jack (Bo/Bosy) to Family Members (1921), 1921

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 07

Scope and Contents

Content Warning: Racist Terminology for Black People; Racist Terminology for Chinese People; Racist Description and Stereotypes of Siamese People; Racist Descriptions of Singaporean People; Racist Descriptions of Indigenous People on Socortra (Yemen); Racist Description of Middle Eastern People; Racist Stereotypes of Egyptians and Muslims; Racism towards All Non-White People; Derogatory Description of German People and Dutch People; Derogatory Terminology for Scottish People; Derogatory Terminology for Dutch People; Possible Stereotype of Travelling Caravan; Pro-Colonialism; Sexism.

Jack writes about travelling around Asia and then to the Middle East and Europe. He describes his work regarding the railroads, the natural and man-made landscape, the people who live or travel through these areas, and his various experiences.

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

Photographs in Folder 8. Newspaper Clippings in Folder 9.

Repository Details

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

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