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This collection contains numerous stereograms taken throughout the Jim Crow Era. The stereograms portray the racist attitudes
of the time period. Stereograms are an early form of photography which was often used for educational purposes. When a view
finder is used to look at the stereograms, the images appear to be three dimensional.
This stereograph is faded photograph of a man in blackface playing the fiddle. The stereogram is very early, probably around
1860.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 2
"How de Debble does dey Make a Bicycle?"
1891English
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 3
"Look out dar, sumfin's gwine to drap", Part I
1892English
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This stereogram (previously titled "A Negro Family") introduces the story of an African American family. The family members,
who appear to Caucasians in black face, are looking at a raccoon up in a tree. Instead, it is the father of the family who
falls out of the tree.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 4
"Sumfin did drap", Part II
1892English
Scope and Contents
This stereogram (previously titled "A Negro Family") concludes the story of an African American family. The family members,
who appear to Caucasians in black face, are looking at a raccoon up in a tree. Instead, it is the father of the family who
falls out of the tree.
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 5
"Cotton is King - Plantation Scene, Georgia"
1895English
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 6
"Cotton is King - Plantation Scene, Georgia"
1895English
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 7
"The Darktown Euchre Party"
1897English
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This stereoview portrays African Americans at a poker party. It was produced by Berry, Kelley and Chadwick of Philadelphia.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 8
"Honey does yo lub yo man?"
1897English
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 9
"Dis Am de Pick of Dat Patch"
1901English
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 10
"Negroes Picking Cotton on a Plantation in Texas"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 11
"Georgia Plantation Scenes"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 12
"Lamon's Log Cabin, the first erected in Yosemite Valley, California"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 13
"Native Cane Grinders- Scene on a Southern R.R. Platform"
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 14
"And the New Wench Cook Reigns Supreme", Part I
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 15
"And the New Wench Cook Reigns Supreme", Part II
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 16
"And the New Wench Cook Reigns Supreme", Part III
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 17
"Harvesting Indian River Pineapples"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 18
"Cavalry Band"
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 19
"Negroes at Work near Cristobal, Panama"
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 20
"We's Done All Dis S'mornin"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 21
"In Black for a Friend"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 22
"Does You Love Me Hun?"
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
This stereogram features a man and woman in blackface, embracing on a swing.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 23
"Trouble Ahead"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 24
"Ain't kicking on luck anyhow"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 25
"No sah, I ain't seed yuh chickens"
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 26
"I am Going to be Married"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 27
"Dem Brats Done Gone and Stole Dat Melon"
undatedEnglish
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Mixed Materials Box: 1 object: 28
"If Dat Dog Wasn't Watching I'd Kiss You"
undatedEnglish
Scope and Contents
This stereogram depicts an African American man and woman and their dog sitting on a large pile on cotton. A young boy is
peeking over the top of the pile.
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