The "Bear Woman" a "Perfect Woman"
Kneeland presents Pastrana and his examination of her to the Boston Society of Natural History
Kneeland presents Pastrana and his examination of her to the Boston Society of Natural History. Quotes from Kneeland's report but also states that "the girl was present at this meeting of the Society, was freely and carefully examined. She was found to be a woman in every respect . . ."
Dollar Weekly Mirror
Genealogy Bank
1855-10-20
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Newspaper article
5.33, p. 1
The Bear Woman
Negative reaction to Pastrana.
Negative reaction to Pastrana, "this singular and detestably ugly specimen of humanity." Doctors believe that "she belongs to a distinct species of the human family" (column 2).
Boston Herald
Genealogy Bank
1855-09-18
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Newspaper article
Evening Edition, Page 4
Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History, vol. V
Record of Pastrana's appearance at the Boston Society of Natural History
Record of Pastrana's appearance at the Boston Society of Natural History. Includes text of Dr. Kneeland's report on his examination of Pastrana
Boston Society of Natural History
Biodiversity Heritage Library
1856
MBLWHOI Library
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Proceedings report
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