Comments on: Mormon History Coloring Book, 1923: February, “Meeting Other Peoples”

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:27:29 +0000

I’m glad I’m not the only one who sees some value in these, despite their being dated (with the problems that implies). There are 12 “chapters” to be posted over time.

By: Martin Willey

Martin Willey — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:17:21 +0000

I really like these. I may use them (with minor modifications) for FHE. They really drive home the point that tolerance and political correctness are (or should be) about kindness and respect.

By: Steve C.

Steve C. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:35:14 +0000

You could change it to:

The people there are sincere
They wear the sombrero.

When I saw that picture of Mexico, I wondered if those men riding up getting the water were, in fact, Pancho Villa and his men.

By: David G.

David G. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:59:37 +0000

The people there are very queer
They wear the sombrero.

Um, yeah, language has changed a bit since then. You’d have to rewrite this part, for sure.

I agree that the intent is laudable in these coloring books. I do wish they had portrayed the arrival of missionaries to the Pacific a bit more accurately, with the missionaries being dressed like the natives rather than arriving on a luxury steamship and wearing suites and ties. That at least would soften a bit the colonialism implicit in the picture.

By: jeans

jeans — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:52:16 +0000

I was especially charmed by the last one – you can tell these are “strangers in our fair land” because the lady is dressed so fashionably!

I love the message here of hospitality & generosity & outreach in kindness, regardless of race. Yes, patronizing – it was the 1920s after all – but still, lovely.