almighty father, we bless your holy name for all who have completed their earthly course and are now at rest. we remember before you this day your servant queen elizabeth, rendering thanks for the gift of her friendship and for her life of service and devotion and we pray for our king and all of the royal family. # mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi # gwlad beirdd a chantorion enwogion o fri # ei gwrol ryfelwyr
“Compliments of Chicago”: Gang Business Cards from the 1970s and 1980s
In the 1970s and 1980s, gangs in Chicago advertised their presence and membership on business cards. This was criminality with a dash of style and wit. Meet the Almighty Playboys, the Royal Capris, The Almighty Hells Devils and the Almighty Playboys. Or rather, you’ve been met by them, their signature calling card tucked into their victim’s pocket.
Brandon Johnson has compiled gang cards many from his collection into a book Thee Almighty & Insane: Chicago Gang Business Cards From the 1960s & 1970s.
“Back due to popular demand, another volume Thee Almighty & Insane: Chicago Gang Business Cards from the 1960s & 1970s. Same format, but with all new content including a selection of older and rarer Chicago gang compliment cards from the North and West Sides made during the 1960s & (mostly) 1970s. This book documents a collection of historical ephemera from a period of time in which city-orchestrated disp