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The Forensic History of a Connecticut Slave

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The Forensic History of a Connecticut Slave - His Life and Death


Quinnipiac University School of Medicine Professor Richard Gonzalez will describe his anthropological examination of the remains of 18th-century Connecticut slave, Mr. Fortune. Fortune's physician owner used his bones for medical research. This presentation provides an example of how modern forensic techniques contribute to the historical study of slavery. Registration required. Please call 203-272-2245 x. 4 or register online at www.cheshirelibrary.org
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