Thomas Burton
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- postcards
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- 05.70 x 03.79 inches
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- Recto: Thomas Burton; Verso: Carte postale - Postkarte - Post Card - Tarjeta Postal, Thomas Burton. The oldest man in Jamaica. Born on the 1st August 1799, and still alive to-day at the age of 111. Father Burton (as he is called), was born near, and now lives in St. Ann the Garden Parish of Jamaica, famed for its health-invigorating climate. He has had the rare privilege of living in three centuries. His intellect is clear and keen, he is vigorous and active and is able to read without the artificial aid of glasses. His favourite topic of conversation is The American War of Independence during which period he was a slave; and even to-day he enjoys himself in relating the reverse of the British arms. George Washington is his hero, and he has always insisted upon holding up the great general to all men as an example of true manhood and patriotism. Printed in Germany
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Freedmen. and Jamaicans.
- Subject - Names:
- Burton, Thomas.
- Keywords:
- Slaves
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About This Item
This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.
- Date Created:
- unknown
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- postcards
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 05.70 x 03.79 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: Thomas Burton; Verso: Carte postale - Postkarte - Post Card - Tarjeta Postal, Thomas Burton. The oldest man in Jamaica. Born on the 1st August 1799, and still alive to-day at the age of 111. Father Burton (as he is called), was born near, and now lives in St. Ann the Garden Parish of Jamaica, famed for its health-invigorating climate. He has had the rare privilege of living in three centuries. His intellect is clear and keen, he is vigorous and active and is able to read without the artificial aid of glasses. His favourite topic of conversation is The American War of Independence during which period he was a slave; and even to-day he enjoys himself in relating the reverse of the British arms. George Washington is his hero, and he has always insisted upon holding up the great general to all men as an example of true manhood and patriotism. Printed in Germany
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Freedmen. and Jamaicans.
- Subject - Names:
- Burton, Thomas.
- Keywords:
- Slaves
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/453wstqjrx-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- dams:157969 and MSS1218_B074_I375
- Institution:
- Emory University
- Administrative Unit:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
- Sublocation:
- Box 74
- Call Number:
- MSS 1218
- Contact Information:
- Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
Access and Copyright
- Rights Statement:
- Emory University does not control copyright for this image. This image is made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only such as personal study, preparation for teaching, and research. Your reproduction, distribution, public display or other re-use of any content beyond a fair use as codified in section 107 of US Copyright Law is at your own risk. We are always interested in learning more about our collections. If you have information regarding this photograph, please contact rose.library@emory.edu.
- Rights Status:
- Copyright Undetermined
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.