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1953 Port Jervis yearbook

"The Indian is a symbol of Young America."  Beginning with objectification that turns living Native peoples into dehumanized symbols of their choosing, this 1953 yearbook introduction reflects the high school's students who were responsible for its composition and in it demonstrated their understanding of "Indians."  For a more in-depth discussion see:
A Critical Response To:  The Red and Black:  A Century of Port Jervis Football

Then and Now
Port Jervis Yearbook Index
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