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- Collection: Ottley Coulter Collection - Clippings
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Photo of Sam Currie, Larkhall N.B. Posing
A man in swimtrunks, doing a back pose while showing off biceps
Photos of the Training & Methods of Maurice Deriaz
The various photos show him sparring, always having the upper hand, while one photo shows his exercising/weightlifting
Physical Culture in 1852: An Interesting Letter to the Editor
The letter describes the sorts of strongman activites/events that weightlifters would use to test their physcial culture.
Physical Culture in 1852: An Interesting Letter to the Editor
W. Bailey describes the feats of some weightlifters and statistics are given, focusing on a Mr. Harrison
Piano-Playing Record Broken - C.W. Healy of Australia, A Man of Physical Culture and Fitness
C. W. Healy beat the longest time someone has ever played piano through his use of physical culture, as he puts it
Pose by Max Wexler
Max Wexler in a front pose with rope stretched between is hands
Prof. Wallace-Jones Portrait Photograph
Photograph of Professor Wallace-Jones, Principal of the London Physical Institute.
Questionable Weight-lifting Records
Note from Wilfried Diamond to Heath and Strength magazine clairifiying a record Jack Whittle (Preston) had broken of raising 31 1/2 pounds in each hand. Diamond states reasons why Whittle lift record is questionable.
Quite a Fur Piece (with photo)
A photo of Strongman Big Jake Banning, weightlifting a dead bear on his soliders from hunting
R.G. Clementson Photograph
Photograph of R. G. Clementson in a front pose with arms crossed over chest.