Phrenological Reading of G. H. Clark
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Title
Phrenological Reading of G. H. Clark
Subject
Phrenology
Clark, G. H.
Fowler, L. N. (Lorenzo Niles), 1811-1896 (author)
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Description
Lorenzo Niles Fowler compiled this notebook of phrenological readings of individuals encountered during his travels through upstate New York, western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky in 1834 and 1835. There are a number of examinations of lunatics, prisoners, and criminals, including this assessment of G. H. Clark of Ithaca, who was accused of murdering his wife.
Abstract
A phrenological reading by Lorenzo Niles Fowler of G. H. Clark, who murdered his own wife, as found in his notebook, the Collection of Phrenological Cards, 1834-1835 (inclusive).
Creator
Fowler, L. N. (Lorenzo Niles), 1811-1896
Date Created
1835 March
Rights
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Is Part Of
Boston Medical Library Rare Books Collection (B MS b215.1)
Format
text
Extent
1 card
Language
English
Type
text
Provenance
From the Collections of the Boston Medical Library
Files
Collection
Citation
Fowler, L. N. (Lorenzo Niles), 1811-1896, “Phrenological Reading of G. H. Clark,” OnView, accessed May 11, 2024, https://collections.countway.harvard.edu/onview/index.php/items/show/6171.