Box 250

Scope and Contents A group of photographs, primarily taken by Orrin E. Dunlap, Sr. of Niagara Falls daredevils or "stunters". Names include: Annie Edson Taylor, Bobby Leach, Clifford M. Calvery, Blondin, William Kendall, Joel Roberson, Signor Farini, Captain Klaus Larson, Charles Stephens, William Konradt, Captain Matthew Webb (1st to swim English Channel, but died attempting the feat in the rapids), Professor Jenkins, Peter Langgaard, Maud Willard, Maria Spelterina, Martha E. Wagenfuher, Carlisle D. Graham,...

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Photos of various stunt performers, horseshoe falls, and the Whirlpool rapids

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Half of a stereoview of men on a boat on the whirlpool rapids

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Three bound booklets of publications by E.T. Williams. Two copies of an article titled "Harnessing Niagara and Tunneling Catskills" from National Magazine and The Power of Niagara Falls

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Photographs of Maud Willard and Carlisle Graham, mostly by O.E. Dunlap, and Willard's dog

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Photographs of Capt. Matthew Webb, who was killed trying to swim the Whirlpool Rapids, and his grave

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Pages from a scrapbook concerning General Parkhurst Whitney, photograph of S. M. N. Whitney, notes, photos of a women, church programs, and two invitations to a golden wedding anniversary

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Photograph of Martha Wagenfuhrer with a barrel labeled "Maid of the Rapids" and a matted photo of Carlisle D. Graham with Maud Willard

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Documents related to John Whitney, including a certificate for a cemetery plot, discharge certificate (1843), and other documents

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Photographs of S. M. N. Whitney, the third known person to enter the Cave of the Winds