Subject: American Culture

A half-page color cartoon from the January 1, 1903, issue of the American humor magazine *Judge*, depicting Israelstein, a clothes merchant, "clinching a deal." The cartoon is overtly antisemitic.

Collection of eleven labels: nine for Blue Club Soda and two for Brown Sarsaparilla. The labels' exact date of origin is unknown; however, based on the style of the labels, it can be estimated that these items originate from around 1930. The labels were likely used on bottles of soda manufactured in the United States. The collection is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection. More information about the specific manufacturer or distributor of the sodas is not provided.

A letter dated February 20, 1942, from Orson Welles to Erwin Piscator. Welles, on behalf of American Youth for a Free World, invites Piscator to serve on an advisory committee to observe World Youth Week. The letter references Piscator's notable directorship at the New School for Social Research's School of the Theater.

Advertising handout for Maxwell House Coffee. Date: circa 1940. Location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 116.

A trade card for Marvin Bakery, circa 1885. The card depicts a child reading a book and features an advertisement for Marvin's Royal Fruit Biscuit. The card's imagery suggests a focus on family and wholesome treats. The card is part of a larger collection of trade cards, manuscripts, and mixed materials. The geographic context is the United States based on the style and subject matter of the card.