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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Leak, Ann E. |
| Title: | Ann E. Leak Photograph |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1871 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Photograph of Ann Leak, "Born Without Arms," with a sample of her toe writing on reverse |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Ann E. Leak (1839-?) was an American woman born without arms. Despite this handicap she became remarkably skilled and proficient in using her toes and feet, even able to teach courses in braiding hair. Later, to support herself and her family, she traveled the eastern part of the United States exhibiting her skills.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Ann E. Leak Photograph consists of one carte-de-visite with a photograph of Leak on the front, seated on a table with a tea set. On the back is inscribed, presumably in Leak's own writing:
This is a specimen of toe writing.
Ann E. Leak
Born without arms.
Zebulon Pike Co.
Age 29 yrs.
Aug, 7, 1871.
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Related Material
For sdditional photographs of Leak, see the Ronald G. Becker Collection of Charles Eisenmann Photographs .
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Ann E. Leak Photograph,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 2011.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 30 Sep 2011
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