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This photograph shows the first page of Conan Doyle's original manuscript for "A Scandal in Bohemia." Currently the property of the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin, this piece indicates the importance of Irene Adler's…

These are maps of the museum floors open to the public, including the New Wing and the entrance. Though there are four floors, the fourth floor is dedicated to the Conservation Center as well as administrative offices.

Many of Thomas Hardy's works take place in Wessex, which is named after the Anglo-Saxon kingdom that existed before the unification of England. Many real towns in southern and southwestern England have been renamed in Hardy's Wessex, and this map may…

Oliphant moved to Windsor in 1866 after the death of her last daughter. Her sons were there studying; she joined them to aid in their upbringing. She was also housing her brother and his children at the time. The three men in the picture are…

This is Margaret Oliphant's Obituary which was published in The Englishwoman's Review. Oliphant passed away June 25, 1897. Interestingly enough, this women's based periodical was one of the only places I found Oliphant's obituary. The obituary…

Queen Victoria's biography was published with the author stated as, "Mrs. Oliphant." It's easy to infer that this was in fact Margaret Oliphant, with the Queen being a vocal fan of her work. At the conclusion of the biography, in between it and the…

Born as Malcolm Michaels Jr. on August 24, 1945, gay rights activist, AIDS activist, and self-proclaimed drag queen Marsha P. Johnson is attributed with being one of the largest influencers on the events of the Stonewall Riots in June of 1969. She…

The Mayor of NYC declares an extension to the stay of the Fearless Girl statue in the city.

Camp John Marc utilizes a mission statement of helping people to live happily with their struggle. These quick facts and mission statement help us to get a better understanding on who is best fit for camp and what the camp does as a whole.