G. B. Windship letter, 1850 October 30

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Summary

Creator:
Windship, George Barker, 1834-1876
Abstract:
George Barker Windship was a physician and weight lifter; he was believed to have been the strongest man in the world of his weight. Collection contains a letter written by G. B. Windship to C. C. Shackford (1850 October 30) regarding his lecture schedule. As an addendum, the letter also includes copy for tickets to or a broadside for his lecture, including the text "At the close of the lecture the Dr. will give several wonderful illustrations of his immense Physical Power...."
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11455

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains a letter written by G. B. Windship to C. C. Shackford (1850 October 30) regarding his lecture schedule. As an addendum, the letter also includes copy for tickets to or a broadside for his lecture, including the text "At the close of the lecture the Dr. will give several wonderful illustrations of his immense Physical Power...."

Biographical / historical:

George Barker Windship was a physician and weight lifter; he was believed to have been the strongest man in the world of his weight.

Acquisition information:
The G. B. Windship Letter was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2016.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, April, 2017

Accessions described in this collection guide: 2016-0187

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
Weight lifters -- 19 century
Names:
Windship, George Barker, 1834-1876

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G. B. Windship Letter, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.