"Well here I am back at my old stand..." (March 7, 1922; Mailed March 8, 1922), 1922
Scope and Contents
Content Warning: Racist Terminology for Indian People; Possible Infantilization of Indonesian People in Java; Reference to Plantation.
After noting being in Singapore, Jack describes his time in Malaysia, specifically Kuala Lumpur (including a mine called Sungai Besi [that was one of the largest/deepest alluvial tin mines and American owned]), Tampin, and Malacca (that has an American plantation). He also comments on the products/industry (tin and rubber trees) of the Malay Peninsula, his train travel in Asia, and the new development of rubber-soled shoes (which he hopes to show them in Maine).
Dates
- Creation: 1922
Creator
- Jack, Meredith M. (1897-1986) (Person)
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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