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Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History, vol. V
Record of Pastrana's appearance at the Boston Society of Natural History. Includes text of Dr. Kneeland's report on his examination of Pastrana
Mexico
the "Bear Woman" appears in Guadalajara
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
Extraordinary Phenomenon--The Bear Woman
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.
The Hybrid, or Semi-Human Indian, from Mexico
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…
Wonderful Phenomenon: Wooly Horse Surpassed
Pastrana's arrival in Missouri on Flying Cloud, ship from New Orleans.
A Second Joice Heth
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.
Editorial and Miscellaneous
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."
Julia Pastrana and Her Child
Autopsy and embalming of Pastrana and child by J. Sokolov
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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.