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The Hybrid, or Semi-Human Indian
Performance. "Ladies (not enciente) are delighted with the Hybrid's gentleness and modesty. No monster ever possessed either sentiment or speech"
A Bear Woman
Response to Pastrana's performance in Chicago by editor of the Tribune. Describes performance in positive terms and includes details about gendered elements
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Colloquial piece that compares looking at Pastrana with the biblical story of Susannah and the elder
The Bear Woman
Pastrana described as "good natured and good hearted, fond of good living herself, and always ready to relieve those in need." Mention of donation to victims of fire in Toronto.
A Curiosity
Audience response to Pastrana: description and "is intelligent and converses freely."
The Hybrid, or Semi-Human Indian
1000 visitors in 2 and 1/2 days, ladies captivated by affability and patriotic Spanish chansons, link between human and orang outang, Mott, duality, continued performances
The Hybrid, or Semi-Human Indian
1000 visitors in 2 and 1/2 days, ladies captivated by affability and patriotic Spanish chansons, link between human and orang outang, Mott, duality, continued performances
Eduard Jacobson
Biography of Eduard Jacobson, author of Der Curierte Meyer
Jacobson, Eduard (1835-1897), Beruf: Lustspieldichter [Occupation: comic poet]
Biography of Eduard Jacobson, comic poet, author of Der Curierte Meyer
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Bear Woman on exhibit in Guadalajara