Stunt performers -- Niagara Falls -- N.Y. and Ont.

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Facsimiles of photographs showing Stephens and his barrel. Stephens was the first to die attempting to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

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Autographs from Steven Trotter who went over the Falls in 1985. Various autographs and drawings, messages written by Trotter. 1985-09-11.

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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Stunts and Stunters list (photocopies), Folklore and Legend of Niagara's Daredevils (photocopy)

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Photographs of individuals who attempted various stunts around Niagara Falls, including riding inside barrels, walking over the falls on tightropes, and other activities.

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Photographs of Martha Wagenfurher who rode through the Niagara rapids in a barrel. Some photographs by Dunlap

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A copy of the Grosvenor Library Bulletin of Buffalo, NY dated 1931 that details Webb's attempt to swim the rapids and the search for his body.

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Photographs and facsimiles of images showing Captain Matthew Webb who lost his life swimming the whirlpool rapids on July 24, 1883

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Photocopies and text descriptions of Dunlap photographs of stunt performers in Niagara Falls

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The Library Digest "Niagara Crackpots: Stunt Artists Meet an Ever Tightening Curb by Officials" (original), Niagara Gazette "Daredevil survives falls plunge - again" (original), Fold Out Saga Niagara Fantastic Feats (original), Women's Sports with article about female daredevils (original), Niagara Daredevils booklet (originals)