John I. Monroe collection of fantasy postcards
Collection
Identifier: Modern-MS-Monroe Fantasy
Abstract
Collection of over 500 altered-image postcards showing cities and towns "in the future". Photographs are modified to include blimps, airplanes, balloons, monorail systems, and other kinds of transportation devices. Other categories of the fantasy postcards include images of "rippling buildings" and postcards depicting the end of the world (a response to the panic of the 1910 appearance of Haley's Comet). A flash drive with an inventory of the collection and images of the fronts of postcards is included. Filed with these are an additional 85 postcards about or featuring postcards.
Dates
- 1902-1931
- Majority of material found within 1908 - 1910
Creator
- Monroe, John I. (Collector, Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
0.6 Linear Feet (1 box)
Location
2 39 Above cabinet 4
Creator
- Monroe, John I. (Collector, Person)
- Title
- John I. Monroe collection of fantasy postcards, 1902-1931, bulk 1908-1910
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org