Collection of essays on various topics by Henry W. Shoemaker 1952 [manuscript]

Calamity Jane, 1852-1903

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Calamity Jane, born Martha Jane Canary, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and storyteller. In addition to many exploits, she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have exhibited compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character contrasted with her daredevil ways and helped to make her a noted frontier figure. She ...

Brown, John, 1800-1859

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John Brown (May 9, 1800, Torrington, Connecticut – December 2, 1859, Charles Town, Virginia) was born in Connecticut in 1800 before migrating with his family at an early age to the Connecticut Western Reserve. He failed at several business ventures and land speculations before devoting his life to the abolition of slavery. Brown was executed in 1859 following his failed attempt to incite a slave rebellion at Harper's Ferry, Virginia. Edwin Coppoc, a native of Salem, Ohio, joined Brown in his rai...

Hincklely, Byron.

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Shoemaker, Henry W., 1880-1958.

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Henry Shoemaker collected folk stories and animal stories from various Pennsylvania people and areas. From the description of Collection of essays on various topics by Henry W. Shoemaker 1952 [manuscript] (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 317069786 Descendant of the Shuler family. From the guide to the Shuler family history, circa 1952, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Director, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. ...

Dunkle, George Henry.

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Latter-Day Saints

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