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Open book Jackalope

Title Jackalope

Creator Lende, Bill, 1937-2016

Publisher Mike Roberts Berkeley 94710

Place Michigan--Gaylord

Summary Collection of 1500 printed and real photo postcards depicting "tall tale'" images. The bulk of the collection dates to the early 20th century and features images that have been exaggerated or embellished for comic effect. Common themes include oversize fruits, vegetables, fish, and other animals as well as some scenes of futuristic cities. A significant number of cards feature the Jackalope, a mythical animal from North American folklore.

Biographical/Historical Note Bill Lende was a postcard collector based in San Antonio, TX. An entrepreneur and environmentalist, he and his family established the Lende Foundation and later the Cibolo Preserve in Boerne, TX outside of San Antonio in 2008.

Extent 2.7 linear feet (3 boxes, 1 oversize box)

Format Cartoons, Photographic postcards, Postcards

Link to Catalog View record

Call Number Midwest MS Lende

BibID 9911528179305867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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IIIF Resource Type Canvas

Size 2547px × 3920px 57.16 MB

File Created 08/10/2019

Filename Lende_001311_01_01.tif

Unique Identifier NL13TDW