College Pee-rade, The, Burlington, Vt. May 23 '10

Llewellyn Collection of Vermont History

Published Materials

Identifier

2010.1.1649

Date

1910 (Exact Date)

Object Type

Postcards

Description

Black and white "real photo" postcard depicting sections of the University of Vermont's annual "College Pee-rade," on the UVM Green, including a group of people inside a large snake costume, which several other individuals standing nearby. One of the latter individuals is wearing blackface. Captioned "The College Pee-rade, Burlington, Vt. May 23 '10 (Tims Photo) 21." on lower center of image. Labeled "Photo by F.H. Tims & Son / 67 Church St. Burlington, Vt." on left edge of rear.

Dimensions

13.6cm (W) 8.6cm (H)

Material

Photograph

Notes

This postcard contains offensive racial imagery, and an image of it has been blocked from view in this catalog. It may be seen in person in the Special Collections Reading Room by appointment.

Related person

Tims, Frederick H. (1863-1931)

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Racism [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85110266]
Blackface [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh2019005112]
Parades [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85097741]

Subjects

University of Vermont--Students (depicts)
Burlington, Vt. -- Events (depicts)

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