Eight members of the Minneapolis Young Men's Christian Association's English class for Chinese speakers, seated on the steps in front of the Y. M. C. A. building, some holding books. Immigrants and persons from rural areas with limited education were the majority of students in these Y. M. C. A. classes.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Kautz Family YMCA Archives
Asymetrical design with a man and a woman with two apple trees and an apple basket. The couple are picking apples. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical, rectangular design with two roosters flanking a floral bouquet with orange and red flowers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two roosters flanking a single tree, black on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Two roosters flanking a single tree, black paper on white. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Two roosters flanking a single tree, red paper on white. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Two roosters flanking a single tree, red paper on white. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symetrical design of two roosters flanking a tree, blue-black design on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical, circular design with two roosters and orange flowers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical circular design of roosters and a flower in black, blue, red, yellow, and green on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design with two roosters flanking a single tree, cut brown paper mounted on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical, circular design of two roosters and a large orange flower on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design with two roosters flanking a tree, black on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two red roosters flanking a tree with flowers and two doves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two red roosters flanking a tree. The tree also includes smaller birds inside the branches. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two ferns flanking a single tree, red on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical circular design of two blue doves with red and green detail and a red flower on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of three orange, pink, red, and blue flowers with green leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical, square design cut into rows with trees, deer, rabbits, and foxes, brown paper on white. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Colorful rooster in black, red, gold, and green standing on green grass on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Circular design with colorful flowers and symmetrical roosters. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two roosters flanking a single tree, black paper on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two roosters flanking a single tree, black paper on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Colorful black, red, green, and gold rooster standing on red tulips. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two roosters flanking a tree, red paper on green. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Rectangular design with red paper on a green paper support. Design includes 2 birds and a single tree. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Assymmetrical design of flowers and leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of orange and blue flowers with leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical floral design with multi-colored flowers and leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical floral design with multi-colored flowers and leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Green birds and a tree "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Four Pairs of Green Roosters stacked in graduated sizes and framed by green trees. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of foliate motfic, black on cream colored paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of blue and yellow flowers with green leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of orange, red, and yllow flowers with green leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of orange and blue flowers with green leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of flower sna leaves in a two-handled vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of five blue and yellow flowers in a vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical, circular design of two doves in black, red, yellow, green, and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Rectangular design with symmetrical flowers in blue, pink and yellow wih green foliage. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Birght blue flowers with green stems, leaves, and base. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical black and red birds face a single yellow flower with green leaves and base. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Circular design with brightly colored flowers and symmetrical birds. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Assymetrical design of a red bird with a blue and yellow wing, standing on a leafy stem. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Green rooster with yellow and red wing on symmetrical design of leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Two Gwiazda in black, red and gold, with two ribands in gold, black, and red. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Two roosters with green, yellow, and black detail. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two roosters flanking a tree. Blue paper on white. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two doves flanking a tree, black paper on cream "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of two black doves facing each other, in black, red, green, and yellow on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Three blue panels with trees framing a single bird. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Stylized tree design with birds and roots, green design on cream-colored paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda in black, orange, red, yellow, and green. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Symmetrical design of a single flower, framed. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of red and blue flowers with leaves in a black and yellow two-handled vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Pink Symmetrical design including hearts and ovals on black paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Five small medallions in gold, black, red, and blue on white apper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Five small medallions in black, coral, gold, green, and red. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Colorful Gwiazda of two roosters in green, yellow, blue, red, and purple on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Colorful Gwiazda with roosters in black, green, red, pink, yellow, and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Symmetrical design of blue, red, green, and yellow glowers in a blue vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of partitions filled with birds and leaves, yellow on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Sylized bird motif in an assymetrical design, bird is cut in black, mauve, yellow, pink, and gray papers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design cut in a square shape from brown paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design of a single flower, framed. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Framed rooster image. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Large red rooster with yellow, black, orange, and green details. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Red rooster with yellow, green, black, and blue details, on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Red rooster with a black, yellow, and blue wing. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Large rooster design in black, red, yellow, blue, and green on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Large rooster in black, yellow, red, green and blue on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Assymetrical design of a dove in black, red, green,and gold standing on green grass. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Assymetrical bird design of a green bird with a yellow and red wing, on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda in gold and black with purple trim. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Circular floral design with flowers in orange, red, white, and gray in a black vase. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Symmetrical design cut out of brown paper with roosters, flowers, and leaves. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Black rooster with a yellow, green, and red wing, on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Assymetrical bird design of a black roosters with a yellow and red wing, on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda cut in black paper, mounted on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Black Gwiazda design on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Black dove with a gold, blue, and red wing perched on a branch with red flowers. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.
Gwiazda in black, red, orange, and green on white paper. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Gwiazda paper cut features a circular or star-shaped image with lacy meshwork.
Two trees and a woman in traditional Polish dress. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes. A Kodry paper cut is a thematic design consisting of a symmetrical horizontal design featuring floral imagery, birds, or scenes of village life.
Rectangular design with black paper on a white paper support. Design includes 2 birds and single tree. "Wycinanki" is the Polish word for "paper-cut design." This Polish folk art tradition features floral motifs, birds, trees, and village scenes.