"Australasian" Unit, 1934
Scope and Contents
The Brooklyn Museum School Service units are themed kits created for teachers, or for docents of the museum to present to schools. Each kits comprised of a large briefcase, and several posters on themes like New York history, Arctic life, etc. Herbert Spinden developed these kits as the director of the Education department.
Dates
- 1934
Extent
1 Items
Processing Information
This series may include racist, sexist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, classist, or otherwise offensive or hateful views and opinions.
Specifically, offensive stereotypes are depicted in the Brooklyn Museum School Service Units from 1934, and are often racist in describing nonwhite peoples.
Our historical materials in particular are presented in their original and unaltered forms for research and study, which allows us to also confront our legacy of colonization and inform our understanding today. These items have been retained as they originally existed to preserve the integrity of the historical record and to foster accountability. The Brooklyn Museum Libraries and Archives does not endorse the views expressed in these materials, which are inconsistent with our institution’s values and commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible safe space.
Repository Details
Part of the Brooklyn Museum Archives Repository