World War II Era Business Cards from Kingston, Jamaica
Collection Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1930-1950
Languages
The collection is in English.
Access
The collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
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Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
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.
Acquisition Information
Purchased in 2025.
Processing History
Processed by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian, 2025.
- Title
- World War II Era Business Cards from Kingston, Jamaica
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Jessica Geiser, Collections Management Librarian
- Date
- 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu