Why do you want a divorce, Chief?
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Title
Why do you want a divorce, Chief?
Subject
Indian wants a divorce because he had a Chinese baby
Description
Why do you want a divorce, Chief?
When me plant corn, me get corn.
When me plant barley, me get barley.
But when me plant Indian and me get Chinaman...me get divorce!
Description:Black and white postcard that depicts a Native American man petitioning for divorce before a judge.
When me plant corn, me get corn.
When me plant barley, me get barley.
But when me plant Indian and me get Chinaman...me get divorce!
Description:Black and white postcard that depicts a Native American man petitioning for divorce before a judge.
Source
MSU Museum
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Citation
“Why do you want a divorce, Chief?,” Chinese Immigration in the Late 19th Century, accessed May 20, 2022, http://projects.leadr.msu.edu/progressiveeraimmigration/items/show/14.