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)