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[Bacon and Shakespere: Proof that William Shakespere Could Not Write.]

Description: Excerpt discussing the handwriting of William Shakespeare including examples of his signature. According to a note at the end of the pamphlet: "The foregoing pages are copied by permission from a very interesting pamphlet published by W. H. Burr, of Washington, D.C., under the title 'Shakespeare Could Not Write.'" Document published by Wm. Henry Burr which discusses Shakespeare's signatures.
Date: January 22, 1886
Creator: Burr, William Henry

[Bertha Jernigan on card]

Description: Photograph of a young woman identified as Bertha Jernigan that was printed on a card. Bertha is standing beside a chair that is covered with a piece of fabric. She is wearing a corset dress, that has a collar going up to her throat.
Date: [1880..1957]

[A campsite in a desert]

Description: Photograph of a campsite in the desert with multiple large tents scattered amongst the landscape. A group of horses stand in the foreground of the image and appear to be grazing. A mountain is visible in the background of the image.
Date: [1880..1930]
Creator: Williams, Byrd M. (Byrd Moore), Jr.
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[Chautauqua University: The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, 1885-1886]

Description: The pamphlet discusses the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, an organization promoting the habits of reading; study in nature, art, and science; and scholarship in secular and scared literature. This organization was a "home college," offering four year programs, local circles for discussion, and summer meetings. Information on this organization, fees, and course descriptions are presented in this pamphlet.
Date: 1885/1886
Creator: Chautauqua University
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