“An abomination in the eyes of sportsmen”: The early days of professional...
On April 4, 1865, New Yorker James F. Maury wrote in his diary “Very fine day. I celebrated the capture of Richmond by breaking my leg while playing football.” Although the injury will not be new to...
View ArticleGobbling Up Thanksgiving in New York!
This post was written by Tammy Kiter, Manuscript Reference Librarian. This time of year has become synonymous with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. As we revel in the excitement of watching our...
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