Miscellaneous Photographs and Ephemera (1 folder), undated
Scope and Content of the Collection
Collection of 1500 printed and real photo postcards depicting 'tall tale' images. The bulk of the collection dates to the early 20th century and features images that have been exaggerated or embellished for comic effect. Common themes include oversize fruits, vegetables, fish, and other animals as well as some scenes of futuristic cities. A significant number of cards feature the Jackalope, a mythical animal from North American folklore.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Lende, Bill, 1937-2016 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Bill Lende collection of tall tale postcards are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org