Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Hoffman/Boaz Postcard Collection
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, Iris
NMAH.AC.0281
Archival Resource Key
0.66 Cubic feet
2 boxes
1898-1920
Collection documents both negative and positive images of African Americans, primarily on postcards, as drawings, cartoons, and similar art forms collected mostly during the Civil Rights Movement in America.
Some materials are in French
David Hoffman/Boaz Postcard Collection
David Hoffman/Boaz Postcard Collection
Biographical / Historical
Materials were collected between 1946 and 1970 by David and Iris Hoffman and Iris's sister Joyce Boaz. Most of these materials were purchased in antique shops during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement was an effort led by black Americans to end institutionalized racial discrimination, disenfranchisement, racial segregation, and the negative portrayal of them in American society. It was the intention of the donors to create a collection that would visually document the historical changes in the way African Americans were treated and perceived in the United States. The Hoffmans and Boaz were able to amass 932 postcards depicting both positive and negative images of African Americans in drawings, cartoons, and similar art forms.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged in one series.
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of 932 postcards documenting African American life and culture in American society beginning in the late nineteenth century.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by David and Iris Hoffman in December 1987.
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Preferred Citation
Hoffman/Boaz Postcard Collection, 1898-1920, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, box X, folder XX, digital image file XXXXXXX.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Vanessa Broussard-Simmons, 1988.
Postcards -- 1900-1950
Picture postcards -- 20th century -- United States
Photographic
Archival Resource Key
undated
Les Danseuses de "Cake Walk" [sic] / Casino de Paris. [Real photo postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
Walery
1 Item
Silver gelatin on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1900
French.
1
1
Les Danseuses de "Cake Walk" [sic] / Casino de Paris. [Real photo postcard].
Les Danseuses de "Cake Walk" [sic] / Casino de Paris. [Real photo postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000018.tif (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Photographic series
Scope and Contents
(Translation: The dancers of "Cake Walk," Casino de Paris.) Walery / Paris. Hand-painted image of two women.
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
Paris (France) -- 1890-1920
France -- 1890-1920
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Photographic postcards
African Americans
Casino de Paris
Pretty lady, tell me true, / As a husband will I do? [photographic postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Schwerdifeger, E.A.
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper?
5.5" x 3.5"
Circa 1898
English.
1
1
Pretty lady, tell me true, / As a husband will I do? [photographic postcard].
Pretty lady, tell me true, / As a husband will I do? [photographic postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000019 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Photographic series.
Scope and Contents
Image of a young African American man tipping his hat. Published by E. A. Schwerdifeger.
Marriage proposals
Photographic postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
[Two infants posed as hatchlings in a birds nest, 2002/4 [photographic postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.5" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
English.
1
1
[Two infants posed as hatchlings in a birds nest, 2002/4 [photographic postcard].
[Two infants posed as hatchlings in a birds nest, 2002/4 [photographic postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000020 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Photographic series.
Scope and Contents
White(?) and African American babies in a heavily manipulated photograph.
Nests
African American babies
Ethnic imagery
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
Jack Johson The Champion Pugilist / Receiving a Challenge at / Ballston Spa [photographic postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.5" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
English.
1
1
Jack Johson The Champion Pugilist / Receiving a Challenge at / Ballston Spa [photographic postcard].
Jack Johson The Champion Pugilist / Receiving a Challenge at / Ballston Spa [photographic postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000021 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Photographic series.
Scope and Contents
The boxer smiles at a small man demonstrating boxing moves. They stand in front of a window with a "Pierce Bicycles" sign.
Boxers
Athletes
African American athletes
Boxing
Photographic postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
Johnson, Jack, 1878-1946
[White woman in white dress holding food above crying African American child, photographic postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.5" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
English.
1
1
[White woman in white dress holding food above crying African American child, photographic postcard].
[White woman in white dress holding food above crying African American child, photographic postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000022 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Photographic series.
Ethnic imagery
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
Cake Walk
Archival Resource Key
undated
Cake Walk Negro Dance, number four, color photomechanical postcard
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Huld, Franz
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.4" x 5.5"
1898
English.
1
2
Cake Walk Negro Dance, No. 4 [color photomechanical postcard].
Cake Walk Negro Dance, No. 4 [color photomechanical postcard].
Cake Walk Negro Dance, No. 4 [color photomechanical postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000001-01 (AC Scan, recto)
AC0281-0000001-02 (AC Scan, verso)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
Franz Huld, New York; publisher. Color photomechanical image, apparently derived from a photograph.
African American dance
Dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Photographs -- 1890-1900 -- Reproductions
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Postcards -- 1890-1910
African Americans
Le Cake-Walk/Dansʹe au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Nʹegres. 142/5 [photographic postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Silver gelatin on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
In French
1
Le Cake-Walk / Dans{softsign}e au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants N{softsign}egres. 142/5 [photographic postcard].
Le Cake-Walk / Dans{softsign}e au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants N{softsign}egres. 142/5 [photographic postcard].
Le Cake-Walk / Dansʹe au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Nʹegres. 142/5 [photographic postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000002-01 (AC Scan)
AC0281-0000002-02 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
Real photo post card. (Translation: The Cake Walk danced at the new circus.) Negro children. (Rudy and Fredy Walker.) See "Rudy and Fredy Walker, c.1903 postcard series 'Le Cake-Walk' by Rainer E. Lotz, http://songbook1.wordpress.com/pp/fx/african-american-musical-theater-1896-1926/rudy-and-fredy-walker/cake-walking-babies-from-home/Handwriting in ink at lower right. Stamped on verso, sent to an address in Dijon.
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
France -- 1890-1920
Photographs -- 1890-1910 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Photographic postcards
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Postcards -- 1890-1910
African Americans
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Cake Walk,[sic], number three, picture postcard
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
Huld, Franz
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.6" x 5.6"
1898
English.
1
Cake Walk (Negro Dance) [sic], No. 3 [picture postcard].
Cake Walk (Negro Dance) [sic], No. 3 [picture postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000003 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
Franz Huld, New York; publisher. Color photomechanical image, apparently derived from a photograph.
African American dance
Dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Photographs -- 1890-1900 -- Reproductions
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
African Americans
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/10 [photographic postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Silver gelatin on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
French.
1
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/10 [photographic postcard].
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/10 [photographic postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000004 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
(Translation: The Cake Walk danced at the new circus. Negro children.) Rudy and Fredy Walker dancing. See "Rudy and Fredy Walker, c.1903 postcard series 'Le Cake-Walk' by Rainer E. Lotz, http://songbook1.wordpress.com/pp/fx/african-american-musical-theater-1896-1926/rudy-and-fredy-walker/cake-walking-babies-from-home/Real photo postcard with ink inscription on lower right, referring to Dijon.
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
Dijon (France)
Photographic postcards
Postcards -- 1890-1910
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white photoprints
African Americans
Walker, Frederick, (Fredy), 1893-1977.
Walker, Ruth (Rudy), 1891-after 1928
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Cake Walkers.--Way Down South in Dixie, photomechanical postcard
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.3" x 5.5"
1898
English.
1
Cake Walkers.--Way Down South in Dixie [photomechanical postcard].
Cake Walkers.--Way Down South in Dixie [photomechanical postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000005 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
D. Van Wagenen, Savannah, Georgia; publisher.
Cakewalk (Dance)
African American dance
Dance
Photographs -- 1890-1900 -- Reproductions
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Postcards -- 1890-1910
African Americans
The Cake Walkers, Young's Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.3" x 5.5"
circa 1904
English.
1
The Cake Walkers -- Young's Pier, Atlantic City [postcard].
The Cake Walkers -- Young's Pier, Atlantic City [postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000006 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
Dated 8/4/1904 at top of card. Rialto Post Card Company, publisher. (Osborne, Philadelphia on front of card.)
Cakewalk (Dance)
African American dance
Dance
Atlantic City (N.J.)
New Jersey
Photographs -- 1890-1900 -- Reproductions
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Postcards -- 1890-1910
African Americans
Le Cake-Walk/Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres,142/3, [real photo postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Silver gelatin on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
circa 1902-1905
In French.
1
David Hoffman/Boaz Postcard Collection
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/3 [Real photo postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000007.tif (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
(Translated: The Cake Walk danced at the new circus. Negro children.) Rudy and Fredy Walker dancing. See "Rudy and Fredy Walker, c.1903 postcard series 'Le Cake-Walk' by Rainer E. Lotz, http://songbook1.wordpress.com/pp/fx/african-american-musical-theater-1896-1926/rudy-and-fredy-walker/cake-walking-babies-from-home/
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
France -- 1890-1920
Photographs -- 1890-1900 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Postcards -- 1890-1910
Photographic postcards
African Americans
Walker, Frederick, (Fredy), 1893-1977.
Walker, Ruth (Rudy), 1891-after 1928
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/2 [Real photo postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Silver gelatin on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
In French.
1
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/2 [Real photo postcard].
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/2 [Real photo postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000008 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
The Cake Walk (as) danced at the new circus. Negro children. Young girl, Rudy Walker, dancing alone. Real photo postcard. See "Rudy and Fredy Walker, c.1903 postcard series 'Le Cake-Walk' by Rainer E. Lotz, http://songbook1.wordpress.com/pp/fx/african-american-musical-theater-1896-1926/rudy-and-fredy-walker/cake-walking-babies-from-home/
African American dance
Dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
France -- 1890-1920
Photographic postcards
Photographs -- 1890-1900 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
African Americans
Walker, Ruth (Rudy), 1891-after 1928
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Le Cake Walk [sic] / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/9 [postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Silver gelatin on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
French.
1
Le Cake Walk [sic] / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/9 [postcard].
Le Cake Walk [sic] / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/9 [postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000010.tif (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
(Translation: The Cake Walk danced at the new circus. Negro children.) Rudy and Fredy Walker. See "Rudy and Fredy Walker, c.1903 postcard series 'Le Cake-Walk' by Rainer E. Lotz, http://songbook1.wordpress.com/pp/fx/african-american-musical-theater-1896-1926/rudy-and-fredy-walker/cake-walking-babies-from-home/
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
France -- 1890-1920
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Photographic postcards
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Postcards -- 1890-1910
Photographic postcards
African Americans
Walker, Frederick, (Fredy), 1893-1977.
Walker, Ruth (Rudy), 1891-after 1928
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/4 [Real photo postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
In French.
1
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/4 [Real photo postcard].
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/4 [Real photo postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000011.tif (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
(Translation: The Cake Walk danced at the new circus. Negro children.) Fredy Walker dancing. See "Rudy and Fredy Walker, c.1903 postcard series 'Le Cake-Walk' by Rainer E. Lotz, http://songbook1.wordpress.com/pp/fx/african-american-musical-theater-1896-1926/rudy-and-fredy-walker/cake-walking-babies-from-home/
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
France -- 1890-1920
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Photographic postcards
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Photographic postcards
African Americans
Walker, Frederick, (Fredy), 1893-1977.
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/6 [postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
In French.
1
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/6 [postcard].
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Enfants Negres. 142/6 [postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000012 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
(Translation: The Cake Walk danced at the new circus, Negro children.) Fredy Walker dancing. See "Rudy and Fredy Walker, c.1903 postcard series 'Le Cake-Walk' by Rainer E. Lotz, http://songbook1.wordpress.com/pp/fx/african-american-musical-theater-1896-1926/rudy-and-fredy-walker/cake-walking-babies-from-home/
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
France -- 1890-1920
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Photographic postcards
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
African Americans
Walker, Frederick, (Fredy), 1893-1977.
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/8 [postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1902
French.
1
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/8 [postcard].
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Enfants Negres, 142/8 [postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000013.tif (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
(Translation: The Cake Walk danced at the new circus.) Negro children. Rudy and Fredy Walker dancing together. See "Rudy and Fredy Walker, c.1903 postcard series 'Le Cake-Walk' by Rainer E. Lotz, http://songbook1.wordpress.com/pp/fx/african-american-musical-theater-1896-1926/rudy-and-fredy-walker/cake-walking-babies-from-home/
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
France -- 1890-1920
Photographs -- 1890-1900 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Postcards -- 1890-1910
Photographic postcards
African Americans
Walker, Frederick, (Fredy), 1893-1977.
Walker, Ruth (Rudy), 1891-after 1928
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Negres. 144/4 [photographic postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.6" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
In French.
1
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Negres. 144/4 [photographic postcard].
Le Cake-Walk / Danse au Nouveau Cirque. Les Negres. 144/4 [photographic postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000009.tif (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Cake Walk.
Scope and Contents
(Translation: The Cake Walk danced at the new circus, the Negroes.) Adult male and female dancer. Real photo postcard.
African American dance
Cakewalk (Dance)
Dance
African American dance
France -- 1890-1920
Photographs -- 1900-1910 -- Black-and-white photoprints
Picture postcards -- 1890-1910
Photographic postcards
African Americans
Nouveau Cirque (Paris, France)
Le Cake Walk, Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Negres, 144/5
Archival Resource Key
1
Le Cake Walk, Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Negres, 144/5
Le Cake Walk, Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Negres, 144/9 [photographic postcard]
Archival Resource Key
1
Le Cake Walk, Danse au Nouveau Cirque, Les Negres, 144/9 [photographic postcard]
F.A. Moss
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
3
G & Z Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
[Aftrican American group playing cards on a tree stump, No. 14939 : cartoon on color photomechanical postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.6" x 5.6"
Circa 1900
English.
1
4
[Aftrican American group playing cards on a tree stump, No. 14939 : cartoon on color photomechanical postcard].
[Aftrican American group playing cards on a tree stump, No. 14939 : cartoon on color photomechanical postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000014 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder H. G. & Z. Co.
Card playing
Ethnic imagery
Cartoons (humorous images)
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
[African American group dancing near a palm tree, No. 14940 [color cartoon on postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.6" x 5.6"
Circa 1900
English.
1
4
[African American group dancing near a palm tree, No. 14940 [color cartoon on postcard].
[African American group dancing near a palm tree, No. 14940 [color cartoon on postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000015 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder H. G. & Z. Co.
Palms
Dance
Ethnic imagery
Cartoons (humorous images)
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
[African American group playing instruments in a procession, No. 14937 : color cartoon on postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.6" x 5.6"
Circa 1900
English.
1
4
[African American group playing instruments in a procession, No. 14937 : color cartoon on postcard].
[African American group playing instruments in a procession, No. 14937 : color cartoon on postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000016 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder H. G. & Z. Co.
Procession
Musical instruments
Ethnic imagery
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
[African or African American group outside a hut, No. 14941 [caricature on color picture postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.6" x 5.6"
Circa 1900
English.
1
4
[African or African American group outside a hut, No. 14941 [caricature on color picture postcard].
[African or African American group outside a hut, No. 14941 [caricature on color picture postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000017 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder H. G. & Z. Co.
Racism -- 1890-1910
Huts
Ethnic imagery
Cartoons (humorous images)
Caricatures
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
F.C. Long
Archival Resource Key
1901
1
5
E.B. & E.
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
6
Art Color Tone
Archival Resource Key
undated
A Darky's Prayer, Florida [color photomechanical postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
Curt Teich & Co. (Chicago, Ill.)
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.5" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
English.
1
7
A Darky's Prayer, Florida [color photomechanical postcard].
A Darky's Prayer, Florida [color photomechanical postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000023 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Art Colortone
Scope and Contents
African American man praying, with alligators behind him. With short poem in dialect. Copyright Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
Ethnic wit and humor -- 1890-1920
Ethnic imagery
Alligators
prayer
Poems
Postcards
Picture postcards
Florida -- 1890-1900
African Americans
His Last Prayer on the Canal Zone, Panama [color photomechancial postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.5" x 3.6".
Circa 1898
English.
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His Last Prayer on the Canal Zone, Panama [color photomechancial postcard].
His Last Prayer on the Canal Zone, Panama [color photomechancial postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000024 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Art Colortone.
Scope and Contents
African American man kneeling with two alligators behind him. Reproduction of a staged photograph.
Ethnic wit and humor -- 1890-1920
prayer
Ethnic imagery
Alligators
prayer
Panama -- 1900-1910
Photographs -- 1890-1900 -- Reproductions
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
"Honey / come down" [sic] / we'se waiting / for you in / Florida [color photomechanical postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.5" x 3.6"
Circa 1898
English.
1
7
"Honey / come down" [sic] / we'se waiting / for you in / Florida [color photomechanical postcard].
"Honey / come down" [sic] / we'se waiting / for you in / Florida [color photomechanical postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000025 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Art Colortone.
Scope and Contents
Color cartoon: African American man in a palm tree with alligators waiting below. Textured surface card.
Racism -- 1890-1910
Ethnic wit and humor -- 1890-1920
Tourism -- Florida
Ethnic imagery
Alligators
Florida -- 1890-1900
Cartoons (humorous images) -- 1900-1910.
Caricatures
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
P. Sander Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
A Quiet Game. [Photomechanical postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.5" x 5.6"
Circa 1898
English.
1
8
A Quiet Game. [Photomechanical postcard].
A Quiet Game. [Photomechanical postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000026 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder P. Sander Co.
Scope and Contents
Color photomechanical reproduction of photograph of African American men gambling in the dirt. Ink handwriting below image: "This is what I did in Panama - C.Z. / to kill time -- 3 of a kind. W.H.H."
Racism -- 1890-1910
Stereotypes (Social psychology)
Ethnic imagery
Games
Gambling
Panama -- 1900-1910
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
Bam Forth Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
Won't you be my chocolate drop? [photomechanical postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
5.5" x 3.6"
Circa 1920
English.
1
9
Won't you be my chocolate drop? [photomechanical postcard].
Won't you be my chocolate drop? [photomechanical postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000027 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Bam Forth Co.
Scope and Contents
Color cartoon of two African American children, reproduced on postcard, possibly serving as a Valentine.
Ethnic wit and humor -- 1920-1930
Ethnic imagery
Cartoons (humorous images) -- 1910-1920
Valentines
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
The Florida Pelican--Very fond of Children [photomechanical postcard]
Archival Resource Key
Hoffman, David
Hoffman, David
Boaz, Joyce
Boaz, Joyce
Hoffman, Iris
Hoffman, Iris
1 Item
Ink on paper.
3.5" x 5.6"
1926
English.
1
9
The Florida Pelican--Very fond of Children [photomechanical postcard].
The Florida Pelican--Very fond of Children [photomechanical postcard]
Local Numbers
AC0281-0000028 (AC Scan)
Arrangement
In Box 1, Folder Bam Forth Co.
Scope and Contents
One African American child falling into the bill of a pelican, two others on its back.
Racism -- 1900-1960
Ethnic wit and humor -- 1920-1930
Ethnic imagery
Pelicans
Caricatures
Postcards
Picture postcards
African Americans
C.W. Faulknert and Company [A.M. Cook]
Archival Resource Key
undated
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10
Miscellaneous/Various
Archival Resource Key
1897-1900s
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11
Asheville Post
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
12
Musical Cards
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
13
G & B Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
14
A. Livingston
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
15
Amag
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
16
Florence House
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
17
Gollywog Series
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
18
S. Hildesheimer and Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
19
[Lewis Publishing, Pittsburgh]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
20
A.M. Davies and Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
21
G.K. Prince
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
22
R.L. Wells
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
23
A Busy Line
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
24
G. Delgado
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
25
L.A. Near
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
26
F.E.D. Series
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
27
Hugh C. Leighton
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
28
Southern Workmen
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
29
Manchester
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
30
McLoughlin Bros.
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
31
Julius Bient & Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
32
Blackface Dolls
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
33
S. Langsdorf & Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
34
Little Boys
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
35
Black Children
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
36
Regent & Publisher Company [England]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
37
Series 562 [infants boxing]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
38
Series 7179 [German]
Archival Resource Key
undated
1
39
Miscellaneous
Archival Resource Key
1900s
1
40
Miscellaneous
Archival Resource Key
1900s
1
41
Moore and Gibson
Archival Resource Key
1900s
1
42
Advertisements
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
1
Salmon, Ltd.
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
2
Alpha Publishing Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
3
Wild and Kray
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
4
Blanchard Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
5
Ullman Manufacturing Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
6
Radio Corporation of America
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
7
E.P. Dutton & Company
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
8
Valentine Series
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
9
Foreign Series
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
10
Foreign Series
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
11
Seasons Greetings
Archival Resource Key
undated
2
12