Today marks the 121st anniversary since Whitman’s death. I have an interesting relic I acquired recently that is fitting for today. It’s Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly from April 14, 1892. The paper contains a small article and a full page of images: Robert Ingersoll delivering his eulogy; Whitman’s casket in the parlor of his home on Mickle St. and three images of the huge gatherings of people at his funeral service, tomb and outside his home. See this post for more information on Whitman’s death.
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- Cover of Frank Leslie’s weekly.
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- Whitman on the paper headline. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly, April, 14, 1892
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- Full page of images. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly, April, 14, 1892
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- Robert Ingersoll delivering Whitman’s eulogy. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly, April, 14, 1892
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- Whitman’s casket in parlor of his home and gathering at the funeral. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly, April, 14, 1892
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- Gathering at the tomb and outside Whitman’s home. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly, April, 14, 1892
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- Adieu, Walt Whitman article. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly, April, 14, 1892
