Old slave block, New Orleans, La.
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- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/757np5hqfg-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- MSS1218_B074_I324 and dams:158976
- 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
About This Item
- Creator:
- Hirschwitz, A.
- Date Created:
- July 3, 1955
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- postcards
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 05.70 x 03.81 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: Old slave block, New Orleans, La.; Verso; Old slave block. This particular slave block was situated in the rotunda of the Old St. Louis Hotel. The auctioneers of the city frequently used it when they had slaves to sell, up to the time of the Civil War. Now located in the State Historical Museum. Hi chief, We are on our way to Texas stopped in Memphis and Birmingham, Ala., Will send new address soon. Love Jim, 53 - A. Hirschwitz, New Orleans, La., Interstate Co., Chicago, Ill., New Orleans - America's most interesting city, Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. Art-Colortone post card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.) Memphis, Jul 3, 230 PM, 1955, Tenn., Post card, Mrs. Stella Smith, 18 Glenwood Ave., Foxboro, Mass., United States postage, George Washington, 1789-1797, 1 cent 1, United States postage, George Washington, 1789-1797, 1 cent 1
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Hotels. and Slaves--Dwellings.
- Subject - Names:
- St. Louis Hotel (New Orleans, La.)
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- New Orleans (La.)
- Keywords:
- Slave markets
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- 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:
- No Copyright - United States
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.
This item is part of:
About This Item
- Creator:
- Hirschwitz, A.
- Date Created:
- July 3, 1955
- Format:
- Still image
- Genre:
- postcards
- Extent / Dimensions:
- 05.70 x 03.81 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: Old slave block, New Orleans, La.; Verso; Old slave block. This particular slave block was situated in the rotunda of the Old St. Louis Hotel. The auctioneers of the city frequently used it when they had slaves to sell, up to the time of the Civil War. Now located in the State Historical Museum. Hi chief, We are on our way to Texas stopped in Memphis and Birmingham, Ala., Will send new address soon. Love Jim, 53 - A. Hirschwitz, New Orleans, La., Interstate Co., Chicago, Ill., New Orleans - America's most interesting city, Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. Art-Colortone post card (Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.) Memphis, Jul 3, 230 PM, 1955, Tenn., Post card, Mrs. Stella Smith, 18 Glenwood Ave., Foxboro, Mass., United States postage, George Washington, 1789-1797, 1 cent 1, United States postage, George Washington, 1789-1797, 1 cent 1
Subjects / Keywords
- Subject - Topics:
- Hotels. and Slaves--Dwellings.
- Subject - Names:
- St. Louis Hotel (New Orleans, La.)
- Subject - Geographic Locations:
- New Orleans (La.)
- Keywords:
- Slave markets
Find This Item
- Persistent URL:
- https://digital.library.emory.edu/purl/757np5hqfg-cor
- Other Identifiers:
- MSS1218_B074_I324 and dams:158976
- 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:
- No Copyright - United States
Emory Libraries provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in its digital collections.