"Impressions of the United States and Canada by a Russian Lady, To the Editor of the Herald"
A Russian woman's visit to the U.S. and Canada
"Sisinka" describes her travels, including details (in the last paragraph) about seeing Julia Pastrana perform in Toronto
New York Herald. Issue 7301, August 26, 1856, p. 2.
New York Herald
1856-08-26
fultonhistory.com
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Letter printed in newspaper
Julia Pastrana, misnomered the Bear Woman
Reaction to Pastrana's performance in Baton Rouge, LA
In columns 1 and 2, virulent criticism of interest in Pastrana. The author argues the performances should be stopped--and the newspaper agrees.
Bottle G. Jones
Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA
<a href="http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86053662/1855-02-25/ed-1/seq-2/#date1=1850&index=0&rows=20&words=Julia+Pastrana&searchType=basic&sequence=0&state=&date2=1860&proxtext=julia+pastrana&y=0&x=0&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1">The Weekly Comet</a>
1855-02-25
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Newspaper
<a>Link</a>
Continuation from Leipzig
Report to Edgefield, SC newspaper about Leipzig, Germany
J.T.B. recounts what he sees in Leipzig, including the performances of Pastrana. Emphasis on the German fascination with the strangeness of her appearance (and other performers).
J.T.B.
University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC
<a>Edgefield Advertiser</a>
1858-06-02
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Newspaper
<a>Link</a>
Fremont and Free Love
Exchange during performance in Lockport, NY
Pastrana's "man" (Lent) claims to have chased Julia's mother in Mexico
The Orleans Republican (Albion, NY)
Fulton History
1856-07- (date unreadable)
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Newspaper Article
Fulton History (last column)
Briefe eines MĂĽssiggangers (Response to previous article)
Friendship with Julia described by audience member.
Julia's friendship with artist (probably Friederike Gossmann) as described by audience member. Response to previous article. (Page 4 with advertisement for performance on page 8)
Fremden Blatt
Austrian Newspapers Online
1858-01-10
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German
Newspaper Article
Aus Schulz's Lagebuch
Satiric piece describing reaction to Pastrana
Satiric response to Pastrana's performance at the Kroll establishment in Berlin.
Kladderadatsch: Humoristisch-satyrisches Wochenblatt
Univerersitäts-Bibliothek Heidelberg
1857-11-08
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German
Newspaper article
<a href="http://digi.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/diglit/kla1857/0204">Link</a>
Miss Julia Pastrana
Appenzeller Kalender
Ein Dienst der ETH-Bibliothek
1859-01
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German
Article
<a href="http://doi.org/10.5169/seals-373046">Link</a>
A Curiosity
Audience response to Pastrana
Audience response to Pastrana: description and "is intelligent and converses freely."
Oswego Daily Times
Fulton History
1856-08-22
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Newspaper article
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The Bear Woman
Good press in Syracuse, NY
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.
New York Daily Standard (Syracuse, NY)
Fulton History
1856-08-24
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Newspaper article
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Local Intelligence
Response to Pastrana's performance
Negative response to JP's performance--"ensure disgust"
Albany Argus
Fulton History
1855-08-07
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Newspaper article
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