Kneeland presents Pastrana and his examination of her to the Boston Society of Natural History
Description
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 . . ."
Lyrics from The Singular History of Julia Pastrana
Subject
Lyrics given in promotional pamphlet
Description
At the end of a 30 page promotional pamphlet, lyrics are given for different songs Pastrana sang when she performed. The songs include: "The Last Rose of Summer, " "Napolitaine," "Who'll Have Me," and "Miss Julia's Own"
Creator
Moore and Sir John Stephenson, Alexander Lee, G. A. Hodson, John Blackman and G.F. Taylor
Source
The Singular History of Julia Pastrana, otherwise known as the nondescript: Pronounced by eminent physicians and naturalists to be the most extraordinary specimen of nature ever yet seen.
Publisher
C. Housefield, General Printer, 3 Litchfield Street, Soho, 1857.
Pastrana to appear in Cleveland, Ohio. Excerpts from promotional materials include description of Opate Indians and Pastrana's past in Mexico. Claim that Pastrana was mistreated. Beach started as her manager in February 1855 in New Orleans.
Quotes from pamphlet, Dr. Mott, and Dr. Brainerd, Questions term "hybrid," description of physical appearance. Concludes: "there is nothing uncommon in her person nor in her gait."
Source
The Southern Medical and Surgical Journal
Publisher
Hathi Trust
Date
1856
Relation
IsVersionOf The Southern Medical and Surgical Journal
Format
pdf
Language
English
Type
Journal
Identifier
The Southern Medical and Surgical Journal. 12 (1856). 251-2. Link
Brief discussion of P.T. Barnum and Mr. Boon (showman associated with Pastrana's performance in Massachusetts). Inclusion of Dr. Mott's letter--but specifies that it was written by the son of the more esteemed Dr. Mott.
Source
American Medical Gazette and Journal of Health
Publisher
Hathi Trust
Date
1855
Relation
IsVersionOf American Medical Gazette and Journal of Health
Pastrana's performance extended one more day by popular demand. Pastrana not named but this description included: "her natural vivacity, sweet voice, urbanity and bashfulness charm the fair sex while hosts of scientific and medical men arrive daily to survey this marvellous link between mankind and the ourang outang."
Pastrana's origins and her performances in New York
Description
Long account of Pastrana's origins in Mexico. Woman disappears and is found two years later with a child. Held captive by bear who dies dramatically when the woman is rescued.
Response to Pastrana's performance in Chicago by editor of the Tribune. Describes performance in positive terms and includes details about gendered elements