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Caricatured image of a little Black (African American) girl in profile sitting on a red stool leaning against an upturned crate that serves as a lemonade stand. Her dress is open at the back and her bottom is exposed. A small white dog sits across from her in front of the lemonade stand; Text in black reads, THERE'S "BARELY" ANY BUSINESS AT ALL-'; c--817; © Curt Teich & Co., Inc.; 2CH414

Gathered on Clarence Rutland's front porch on Periwinkle Way in 1948 are (Back row) left, Clarence Rutland; right, Lewis Wiles, with two of his grandchildren. (Front) Ethel Padgett Longmire, granddaughter of Henry Shanahan; Katie Rutland Padgett, Clarence's sister; "Jose" the dog, and Michael A. Longmire, Katie's grandson.

The inscription on the back of the postcard says: The Sausage Tree (Kigelia Pinnata) also sometimes called the Fetish Tree, is a native of tropical Africa. It has rough Pinnate Leaves and flowers which have rather peculiar appearance and hang suspended by long peduncles. These fruits have the appearance of big sausages, and doubtless have given the tree its name.

Postcard depicting Hotel Monson looking over the bay, surrounded by white border. The description on the back of the postcard reads: Hotel Monson, delightfully located on Matanzas Bay, over looking the Atlantic. Newest and most modern hotel in Saint Augustine. Excellent golf, bathing, fishing, boating and other sports. On U.S. 1 - Fla. 4

Vertical linen postcard depicting the graves of Prince Achille Murat and Princess Catherine Willis Gray Murat. The inscription on the back of the postcard reads: Napoleon's nephew, Prince Achille Murat, came to Jefferson County, Florida, in 1821. There he married Catherine Willis Gray, niece of George Washington. They lived near Tallahassee for the rest of their lives and are buried there.

Linen postcard of a bed and breakfast in Lakeland, run then by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Sneed. The inscription on the back of the postcard reads: The Wilmary, An outstanding home for guests, Homelike atmosphere, Hotel service, Private and connecting baths, steam heat, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Sneed, Owners.