The Mary Ellen Wilson child abuse case and the beginning of children's rights in 19th century America - ECU Libraries Catalog

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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.

Author/creator	Shelman, Eric A.
Other author/creator	Lazoritz, Stephen.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, ©2005.
Description	viii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental Content	Table of contents
Subject(s)	Wilson, Mary Ellen, 1864-1956--Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Custody of children)--New York (State) --New York County (N.Y.) --History --19th century. Child abuse--New York (State) --New York --History --19th century. Trials (Custody of children)--New York (State) --New York County --History --19th century. West Side (New York, N.Y.)

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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.
Abstract	"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.
Local note	Little-344810--305131050540R
Local note	Little-344810--305131050540R
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 241) and index.
Action note	Little- committed to retain 20200101 20401231 CUSP
LCCN	2004027687
ISBN	0786420391 (softcover : alk. paper)

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Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	KF228.W53 S52 2005	✔ Available	Place Hold