This article clipping from "The Pall Mall Gazette", a radical British newspaper, describes the life, murder, and investigation of Mary Jane Kelly (the "last victim" of the Ripper's "canonical five"). The article both reports the horrific details of her crime scene and attempts to illustrate the harsh quality of life experienced by Kelly and others around her in the Whitechapel district of London. It ends with some consideration of possible trends in the murderer's behavior, as determined by comparisons between Kelly's killing and the other murders previously attributed to the Ripper.
This is an image of an illustration done by Arthur Rackham, labeled "The Two Fairies Knelt" from page 181 of the 1904 illustrated version of "The Surprising Adventures of Tuppy and Tue" (1897) by Maggie Browne.
This article clipping from "The Standard" reports the events of the inquest into Ripper victim Mary Jane Kelly's murder in November 1888. It recounts updates on the London Metropolitan Police's progress in the case, as well as testimony from the coroner and witnesses (many of whom were neighbors of Kelly's at Miller's Court). Testimony from Ripper suspect Joseph Barnett was included in this inquest as well, helping to bring about a final verdict that the body at Miller's Court did in fact belong to Kelly.
This article clipping from "The Reading Observer" details the inquest into the murder and crime scene of Mary Jane Kelly, which presented evidence for Joseph Barnett's suspected involvement in the murder. The article also presents evidence from other witnesses in the inquest, many of whom were acquaintances of the victim. Barnett lived with Kelly until shortly before her death and has been considered a suspect or person of interest in the case since November 1888.
The front page of one of the earliest British tabloids' illustrating the "fifth and six" Whitechapel murders (those of Stride and Eddowes), as well as police investigation of the crime scene.
This flyer from the Human Relations Commission warns Ann Arbor residents about multiple schemes designed to push residents to sell their properties and offers resources for getting accurate financial advice. One ploy mentioned involved a local landlord who was increasingly buying houses in the North Central Area, an act of gentrification which began changing the value of homes in the neighborhood (see “Related Item(s)” for more).
“Cautious – This speaker at a gay rally against violence held in Ann Arbor this
summer wears a paper bag over his head to protect his identity. Lesbians and gay men
say discrimination at the university and in town continues, despite efforts to curb its
effects.” (photo caption)
“GAY RIGHTS PROTEST: Student protestors covered their heads with grocery bags Friday, as they marched around campus to demonstrate for gay rights. Their hour-long protest was silent, but slogans on their bags proclaimed, ‘Let me out of the closet.’ The 12-member group briefly occupied the office of U-M President Harold T. Shapiro. Shapiro was out of town, but the protestors left a message: ‘We won't be silent anymore and we will be back.’ For more than a year, gay men and lesbians on campus have been pressuring U-M for a policy to prohibit discrimination against homosexuals” (Caption).
