Menu, Kahuna Lounge, unknown location

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-364863

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Description

This menu contains harmful imagery and language containing stereotypes and appropriation of Southeast Asian and Pacific Island cultures.

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Fold-out alcoholic drink menu of the Kahuna Lounge (unknown location). Each drink is accompanied by a black-and-white drawing depiction of what it looks like. Menu cover contains illustrations with "Polynesian" motifs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

menus
Tiki (North American style)
cocktail lounges
menus

Physical Descrption

1 menu with color and black-and-white illustrations; 9 3/8 x 12 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2001

Reference Code

EP001.06.22.001

Acqusition Type

Library & Archives Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase 2001.

Record Details

Originator

Oswalt Menu Co. (Printer)

Material Type

menus

Subjects

Ethnic restaurants

Description Level

Item

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