[Letter]
By: 1926 Aug. 5, New York [to] W.J. McConnell, Philadelphia.
Contributors: McConnell, W. J.
Published: 1926
Language: eng
Subjects: Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926.; Magicians -- United States -- Correspondence.
Notes: Typescript signed.
Describes Houdini's "experiences and feeling" during his demonstration of burial under water, held on the same day. Dr. McConnell witnessed the event. See further in: Houdini, the untold story / M. Christopher. c1969. p. 230-233.
Accompanied by a letter dated Aug. 11, 1926, from Dr. McConnell at Upper Darby, Pa., to Dr. R.R. Sayers, chief of the U.S. Bureau of Mines (holograph signed; [3] leaves)
Presented to LC on Feb. 20, 1975, by the Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration, U.S. Dept. of the Interior.