Description: |
A woman holding a telephone tells the long distance operator she wants to talk to Congressman Lafollette. While she waits for the connection, she shows her husband an article in the newspaper which says the ban on Chinese immigration is being lifted to allow 105 Chinese immigrants per year to enter the country. She says that this is a solution to their servant problem. La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1895-1953 Image Access WideTEK 25 Yes, long distance, I want to talk to Congressman Lafollette in Washington--(look dear--a solution of our servant problem--well put in a bid for one of the first--)--Hello--. The Morning News. House Passes Chinese Bill. Yeah! I see--105 a year available. [in margin: House lifts 61 year ban on Chinese immigration. 105 a year. Courier. 3 columns. 10/22/43] |
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Origin: | 2014 |
Created By: |
Karl Kae Knecht |
Source: |
http://digital.evpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/karlknecht/id/2344 |
Collection: |
Karl K. Knecht Collection |
Copyright: |
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Subjects: |
National Affairs Politics Evansville (Ind.) -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Caricatures and cartoons Caricatures and cartoons -- United States |
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