Creator

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Publisher

J.I. Austen Co.

Description

Black and white Black Americana postcard. Front: A black girl and a black boy dancing. Entitled "I'd rather two step than Waltz". This postcard has been postmarked FEB 23, 1909 and has been written on. It's addressed to Ralph in Omaha, Neb. Stereotyped images of black people were featured in prints, postcards and many other items at that time.

Keywords

African American children; Waltz; Dance; African Americans; Social life and customs; Children, Black; Black people; African Americans; Collectibles; Black children; Black Americana; Omaha (Neb.); 1909

Subjects

African American children; Waltz; Dance; African Americans -- Social life and customs; Children, Black; Black people; African Americans -- Collectibles; Black children; Black Americana; Omaha (Neb.); 1909

Disclaimer

The African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection, 1794-2010 contains materials, graphics and artifacts that may be offensive and disturbing. Librarians and archivists strive to preserve this history in a sensitive manner, providing historical context and updating biased terms in metadata description. The University of Central Florida Libraries recognizes the description of digital and archival materials is an iterative and imperfect process and will continue to consult the misrepresented and underrepresented communities for updated language.

Date Created

c1908

Identifier

DP0015483

Language

English

Extent

2 sides

Type

Image

Side of Image

Front of Image

Location

John C. Hitt Library

Department

Special Collections & University Archives

Type

image

Comments

Is Part Of: African American Legacy: The Carol Mundy Collection, 1794-2010. UCF Special Collections Manuscripts - 5th Floor -- CFM2009_02

Use and Reproduction

This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816, (407) 823-2576.

Keywords

African American children; Waltz; Dance; African Americans; Social life and customs; Children, Black; Black people; African Americans; Collectibles; Black children; Black Americana; Omaha (Neb.); 1909

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