Title: Today in history
Description: Presents a discussion of Lyman Frank Baum, born May 15, 1856 in Chittenango, N.Y., and his famous work The wonderful wizard of Oz. Also presents a discussion of San Francisco's early attempts to combat crime through the Committee of Vigilance, organized on May 15, 1856 by the residents of San Francisco.
Subjects: American Authors, Biography, History, San Francisco Committee of Vigilance of 1856
Places: San Francisco (Calif.)
People: L. Frank Baum (1856-1919)
Time periods: 20th century, 19th century