W15M The Confession of Sam Steenburgh: The 19th Century History of Hanging in NY

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3/15/2021 (one day)
11:15 AM-12:45 PM EST on Mon
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W15M The Confession of Sam Steenburgh: The 19th Century History of Hanging in NY

Audio/Visual, Discussion | This course is completed

[NEW CLASS] This class will present a general history of execution by hanging in New York in the 19th century. As an example of one such proceeding, we'll focus on the story of Samuel Steenburgh, who murdered Jacob Parker on November 17, 1877, and who was hung on April 19, 1878. An estimated 15,000 people attended the public execution as part of a pleasant spring day's outing.

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Gary Mitchell

Gary Mitchell is a lifetime student of military history and has published original monographs on topics such as American WWI valor awards, and New York National Guard strike and riot mobilizations.