World War II Era Business Cards from Kingston, Jamaica, circa 1930-1950
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of 11 business cards from around the 1930s and 40s, advertising beer gardens, brothels, and social clubs in Kingston Jamaica, mainly targeting U.S. soldiers stationed in the area at that time. These establishments, often positioned as bars, inns, or "beer gardens," were a crucial part of the wartime economy, serving as unofficial centers for leisure, entertainment, and intimate encounters.
- Extent:
- 0.21 linear feet (1 box)
- Language:
- The collection is in English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. World War II Era Business Cards from Kingston, Jamaica (MS 325). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of 11 business cards from around the 1930s and 40s, advertising beer gardens, brothels, and social clubs in Kingston Jamaica, mainly targeting U.S. soldiers stationed in the area at that time.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased in 2025.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2025.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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Copyright Unknown: Some material in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], [date if possible]. World War II Era Business Cards from Kingston, Jamaica (MS 325). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside.
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Riverside - Special Collections and University ArchivesP.O. Box 5900Riverside, CA 92517-5900, US
- Contact:
- (951) 827-3233