Historic Headlines

28: The Relative Valuation of Little Girls and Bears


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In this episode, Hugh outlines his investigation into a striking article about a Syracuse circuit court that apparently valued bears more than girls. The investigation yields tragic details of a little girl's death, and disturbing details of Southern attitudes during Reconstruction. 

For all article images, along with corrections and omissions, see the show notes.

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