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An online archive of my paper ephemera collection, Arkiva Tropika celebrates not just Polynesian Pop, but also the classic heyday of all tropical (& tropical themed) restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, bars, cocktails, etc.
From Florida to Fiji, from Haiti to Hawaii, from Seattle to Samoa, Arkiva Tropika is about the classic island imagery of tourism. Created as a way to both share and organize my collection, it consists largely of menus, yet also includes postcards, photos, brochures, matchbooks, and other paper ephemera from tropical themed environments, which are mostly pre-1970.
Images of items in the collection are added here on a regular basis. To get started, do a search, select a tag, or just dive right in here with the most recent additions. Enjoy! -Mimi Payne
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February 9, 2010, 12:09 PM
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1950's menu, front cover w/artwork by Eugene Savage
menu from Hawaii Drive In - Royal Oak, MI
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February 3, 2010, 11:35 AM
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1946 menu, front cover w/ illustration by Ted Mundorff
menu from Cup o' Gold - Honolulu, Hawaii
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February 3, 2010, 11:33 AM
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1946 menu, back cover w/ illustration by Ted Mundorff
menu from Cup o' Gold - Honolulu, Hawaii
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February 2, 2010, 10:13 AM
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1950's travel brochure, front cover
Jamaica travel brochure from Jamaica Tourist Board
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February 2, 2010, 10:12 AM
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1950's travel brochure, inside page
Jamaica travel brochure from Jamaica Tourist Board
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January 29, 2010, 10:59 AM
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1940's matchbook, front
matchbook from Havana Madrid - New York City, NY
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January 29, 2010, 10:41 AM
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1950's matchcover, front
matchcover from Club Babalu - Los Angeles, CA
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January 29, 2010, 10:39 AM
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1950's matchcover, back
matchcover from Club Babalu - Los Angeles, CA
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January 29, 2010, 10:34 AM
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1950's cocktail menu, front cover
cocktail menu from Skipper - New York City, NY
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January 29, 2010, 10:33 AM
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1950's cocktail menu, inside page
cocktail menu from Skipper - New York City, NY
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January 20, 2010, 8:15 PM
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1960's breakfast menu, front cover
Pool Terrace breakfast menu from Caribe Hilton - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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January 20, 2010, 8:14 PM
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1960's breakfast menu, back cover
Pool Terrace breakfast menu from Caribe Hilton - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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January 19, 2010, 10:30 AM
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vintage matchcover, front
matchcover from Club Waikiki - Chicago, IL
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January 19, 2010, 10:29 AM
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vintage matchcover, back
matchcover from Club Waikiki - Chicago, IL
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January 15, 2010, 10:35 AM
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1957 dinner menu, front cover
dinner menu from Drum Room, Hotel President - Kansas City, MO
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