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Pamphlet

Houdini exposes the tricks used by the Boston medium "Margery" to win the $2500 prize offered by the Scientific American
Publisher
Date 1924
Dimensions1 textual record ; 23 × 15.3 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Documentary Objects - Other Documents
Origin New York, New York, United States
Object NumberM2014.128.705.49
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionMcCord
CreditPurchase, funds graciously donated by La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso

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Houdini Exposes the Tricks Used By the Boston Medium "Margery" to Win the $2500 Prize Offered By the Scientific American
Book
Houdini Exposes the Tricks Used By the Boston Medium "Margery" to Win the $2500 Prize Offered By the Scientific American
Harry Houdini
1924
M2014.128.884
John H. Frothingham, Boston, about 1863
Albumen print
John H. Frothingham, Boston, about 1863
John Adams Whipple
About 1863
MP-1986.5.1.44
Samuel May, aged 90, Boston, MA, about 1863
Albumen print
Samuel May, aged 90, Boston, MA, about 1863
John Adams Whipple
About 1863
MP-1986.5.1.33
Spiritualistic Exposes by Houdini
Book
Spiritualistic Exposes by Houdini
David Price
1960
M2014.128.832
Harry Houdini exposes psychic fraud, New York Hippodrome, NY, 1925
Gelatin silver print
Harry Houdini exposes psychic fraud, New York Hippodrome, NY, 1925
Wide World
About 1925
M2014.128.703.19
Old and new Montreal: with a series of comparative views illustrating the growth and development of the greater city
Pamphlet
Old and new Montreal: with a series of comparative views illustrating the growth and development of the greater city
International Press Syndicate
1913
PHA0056
Houdini's Startling Expose of Chicago's Fake Medium
Magic poster
Houdini's Startling Expose of Chicago's Fake Medium
Inconnu / Unknown
1920-1926
M2014.128.598
S001_A2.2,4.4_230302-P1.pdf
Judgment
Jugement Souverain de monsieur l'Indendant de la Generalite de Montauban. Qui condamne des Particuliers accusés de la Sedition & Rebellion arrivée en la Ville de Tulle, Généralité de Montauban, contre les Employés de la Ferme du Tabac, les uns à faire Amende-honorable nuds en chemise, la corde au col, & chacun une Torche de cire ardente du poids de deux livres, & à être pendus & étranglés jusqu'à ce que mort s'ensuive ; ordonne que leurs corps morts seront portés aux Fourches Patibulaires pour y être exposés. Et les autres aux Galeres, confiscation de biens, amendes, & Bannissemens. Du 4. Decembre 1723.
December 4, 1723
S001/A2.2,4.4
Wildflower pattern
Cream pitcher
Wildflower pattern
Adams & Co., 1861-1891
1870-1880
M997.45.322
Portrait of an unidentified young boy, Waterloo, Quebec, 1874-1892
Albumen print
Portrait of an unidentified young boy, Waterloo, Quebec, 1874-1892
John Quincy Adams Randall
1874-1892
M2017.46.2.6067
Portrait of an unidentified family, Waterloo, Quebec, 1874-1892
Albumen print
Portrait of an unidentified family, Waterloo, Quebec, 1874-1892
John Quincy Adams Randall
1874-1892
M2017.46.2.6065
Winnie Hills, Waterloo , Quebec, 1874-1892
Albumen print
Winnie Hills, Waterloo , Quebec, 1874-1892
John Quincy Adams Randall
1874-1892
M2017.46.2.6066

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