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Wit and humor

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

William E. Chappell scrapbook

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31116021977936]
Identifier: 059-03
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of one volume including newspaper and periodical clippings, trade cards, photographs, invitations, menu, etc, 1870s-1920s, adhered to pages of business ledger (circa 1850). Circular label on front cover is tattered and handwriting on it is very faded but it appears to read “Name W.E. Chappell / Residence 757 4th St / Position in S.S. In the hole / COMPLETE / NATIONAL - LODGE ETC.”

Dates: 1870 - 1929

Rogue’s Gallery Album

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31116021977944]
Identifier: 061-03
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of one album given to Jesse H. Metcalf in celebration of Walter R. Callender on January 12, 1910 at the Hope Club in Providence, Rhode Island. A menu for the event notes “To Walter Reid Callender, the Big Cop, by the member of his baseball and stung cabinet”. Includes photographs of various Providence businessmen and politicians with humorous descriptions of each individual as criminals.

Dates: 1910