Olivia Ross

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• The “Unboxing” of Henry Box Brown - Picturing Black History1 savers

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• Brown’s audacity and dexterity as a true to life escape artist drew the attention of many, including Harry Houdini (1874-1926), whose collection of memorabilia about Brown is now in the Ransom Center at the University of Texas.

  The “Unboxing” of Henry Box Brown - Picturing Black History