Florida, the land of flowers and tropical scenery : Uncle Jack and his home


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Other Identifiers:
dams:159702 and MSS1218_B064_I045
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 64
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
04.00 x 07.00 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Florida, the land of flowers and tropical scenery; Verso: Uncle Jack and his home, This contains about one half an acre of ground, enclosed in one of the most beautiful estates in Florida, that of the late Henry Ball of New York, formerly the possession of Buckingham Smith, who purchased Jack on his arrival from Africa some 75 years ago, when he was about 15 years of age. And as a reward for his faithfulness, provided him a home during his life
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Palms. and Older African Americans.
Subject - Names:
Jack, Uncle.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Florida.
Keywords:
Men, individuals
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
04.00 x 07.00 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: Florida, the land of flowers and tropical scenery; Verso: Uncle Jack and his home, This contains about one half an acre of ground, enclosed in one of the most beautiful estates in Florida, that of the late Henry Ball of New York, formerly the possession of Buckingham Smith, who purchased Jack on his arrival from Africa some 75 years ago, when he was about 15 years of age. And as a reward for his faithfulness, provided him a home during his life
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Palms. and Older African Americans.
Subject - Names:
Jack, Uncle.
Subject - Geographic Locations:
Florida.
Keywords:
Men, individuals
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:159702 and MSS1218_B064_I045
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 64
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu