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Large Crown from the 1989 Miss Gay US of A
This ornate crown was worn by drag performer Carmella Marcella Garcia during the inaugural Miss Gay US of A at-large pageant in 1989. Garcia placed as the fourth alternate in the competition. The pageant was held in Dallas, Texas, and the title was…
Letter from Jasper N. Smith to Elizabeth Lee Smith, March 12, 1862
A handwritten letter from Confederate soldier Jasper N. Smith to his wife, Elizabeth Lee Smith, written on March 12, 1862, during the American Civil War. In this letter, Smith writes from a military camp, sharing news about his health, the conditions…
Letters from a Surgeon of the Civil War: Chapter 3: An Accident and Its Conclusion: June 15th, 1863
This source describes the account of Dr. John G. Perry of a serious injury he sustained while on marching orders on a Confederate position near Fredericksburg, VA. Dr. Perry was bucked off of his horse while attempting to cross a wire fence. Due to a…
Letters From a Surgeon of the Civil War: Chapter I: In the Chesapeake Hospital, Fortress: May 28th to July 3rd, 1862
This source gives insight into Dr. Perry's initial arrival at Chesapeake Hospital and his experience therein. He recalls interactions with captured Confederates as well as the large volume of wounded soldiers that regularly arrived at the hospital.…
Miss Gay America Crown
The winner of the 1997 pageant was Lauren Taylor, crowned in Charlotte, NC. Owned by Carmella Marcella Garcia.
Small Crown from the 1997 Miss Gay America Pageant
This crown was presented to Lauren Taylor upon her victory at the 1997 Miss Gay America pageant, held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The crown is currently in the possession of performer Carmella Marcella Garcia.
Sonnets; The Sonnets of Shakespeare
It contains 154 sonnets and includes the following themes: love, time, beauty, and mortality. Written during the 16th century, and this specific edition is known for its binding that has a large visual appeal.
The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells That Rang an Old Year Out and a New Year In
A novella by Charles Dickens, The Chimes was published in 1845 as the second of his Christmas books. This edition was published in London by Chapman and Hall. The book contains 175 pages, with two engraved plates, one of which serves as an additional…
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