Milo D. Campbell manuscript, 1889

Summary

Creator:

Campbell, Milo D.

Abstract:

Milo D. Campbell compiled this volume of jokes, stories, epitaphs, question and answer routines, and extracts from literature and newspapers around 1889. The humor or wit frequently relied on racist, ethnic, sexist, and class stereotypes, including derogatory representations of African Americans, Jews, Irish people, and Germans. Themes include family dynamics, funerals, bigamy, and much else.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Bossio, July 2024

Background

Scope and Content:

Milo D. Campbell compiled this volume of jokes, stories, epitaphs, question and answer routines, and extracts from literature and newspapers around 1889. The humor or wit frequently relied on racist, ethnic, sexist, and class stereotypes, including derogatory representations of African Americans, Jews, Irish people, and Germans. Themes include family dynamics, funerals, bigamy, and much else.

Biographical / Historical:

No additional historical or biographical information is available for this finding aid.

Acquisition Information:

2022. M-7534.2 .

Arrangement:

The collection consists of a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

American wit and humor--19th century.
Wit and humor--Political aspects--United States.
Wit and humor--Social aspects--United States.

Formats:

Jokes.
Manuscripts.