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Author Shelman, Eric A.

Title The Mary Ellen Wilson child abuse case and the beginning of children's rights in 19th century America / Eric A. Shelman and Stephen Lazoritz ; forewords by Stephen S. Zawistowski and by Elbridge T. Gerry III and Elbridge T. Gerry, Jr. with Joseph Gleason.

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2005]
©2005

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  345.7302 S545M    Check Shelf
Description viii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 241) and index.
Contents Mary Ellen Wilson : America's first abused child -- Mary Ellen's family -- Henry Bergh, Elbridge T. Gerry, and the ASPCA -- Mr. Bergh, won't you help the children? -- Press coverage, April 10 -- Press coverage, April 11 -- Press coverage, April 12-14 -- Press coverage, April 22-December 27 -- Family letters and affidavits -- Bergh's petition and Judge Lawrence's response -- Testimony of Mary Connolly -- Testimony of Alonzo S. Evans -- Testimony of Christian B. McDougal -- Testimonies of Thomas Dusenbury, Charlotte Fiehling, and Catherine Kemp -- Testimonies of Mary Studer, Margaret Bingham, Charles Smitt, and Jane Slater -- Testimonies of Etta Wheeler, Mary Smitt, and Mary Webb -- Testimony of George Kellock -- Testimony of Martha Score -- Where to put the child? -- Children of the poor -- Recent articles and the Mary Ellen songs.
Summary "This examination of the child abuse case begins with a look at Mary Ellen Wilson's life and provides background on the events surrounding the case. Mary Ellen's court testimony, queries urging Henry Bergh's ASPCA to continue work on behalf of children, articles describing the courtroom scene, pleas from Mary Ellen's family appealing for her custody and published documentation of the trial itself are all offered here"--Provided by publisher.
Subject Wilson, Mary Ellen, 1864-1956 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Trials (Custody of children) -- New York (State) -- New York County -- History -- 19th century.
Child abuse -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 19th century.
West Side (New York, N.Y.)
Added Author Lazoritz, Stephen.
ISBN 0786420391 softcover alkaline paper
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