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	Science Fair Projects - Joseph Boruwlaski
		Joseph Boruwlaski (1739-1837) was a Polish-born dwarf who toured in European and Turkish courts.
		Joseph Boruwlaski was born near Ghaliez in Polish Russia in November 1739.
		In London, Boruwlaski obtained patronage of Duke of Devonshire and was presented to future king George IV and eventually to the royal family.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Joseph_Boruwlaski (674 words)

	Prodigies by James G. Mundie - Excerpts from Curiosities of Human Nature, 1849 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		This child was Marie Antoinette, afterwards queen of France; and it may be easily imagined that Boruwlaski preserved the jewel, which was a very splendid one, with religious care.
		Boruwlaski sustained himself against his adversary, till the servants, alarmed by the noise of the scuffle, came in and rescued him.
		M. Bouret, renowned for his ambition and extravagance, gave a sumptuous entertainment in honor of Boruwlaski, at which all the table service, plates, knives and forks, were of a size suited to the guest.
	www.missioncreep.com /mundie/gallery/gallery7.htm (3933 words)

	UNITY LODGE No (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Joseph Bentonelli (Joseph Horace Benton) (Born in 1898) Lyric tenor.
		Joseph Xavier Elsner (1769-1854) A Composer who was a member of Lodge Bruchier du Nord.
		Joseph Jefferson (1829-1905) American actor who was considered the best comedian of his time.
	www.unitylodge.ca /stage2.htm (8327 words)

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		When 18 years old, standing 2 ft 9 in tall, recently made his US debut in growth throughout his life, reaching 40 inches at the time of his death at age 51.
		Joseph "Count" Boruwlaski was only 25 inches tall at the age of 15.
		He reached his maximum growth of 39 inches at the age of 30 and lived for 97 years.
	members.tripod.com /ancientknightsc/id20_l.htm (6996 words)

	BBC Inside Out -
		In its heyday in the 18th and 19th Centuries, these gardens provided a retreat for city dwellers in houses on Durham's South Bailey.
		They were also a haunt for some colourful characters including Joseph Boruwlaski, the 3ft 3in Polish dwarf.
		Today there are plans to bring the area back to life as a tourist attraction with activities, walks and events such as a summer festival.
	www.bbc.co.uk /insideout/northeast/series9/week_two.shtml (1031 words)

	Portarlington: Joseph Boruwlaski, the 'Polish Dwarf'. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Joseph Boruwlaski was better known as the Polish Dwarf at only 39 inches tall.
		He had toured Europe and the Turkish empire before coming to Ireland in 1795, where his talk and concerts gave him a livelihood.
		When he wrote his memoirs he forget that his valet or manager died suddenly in Portarlington, but remembered his landlady entering his bedroom before he had fully dressed.
	www.frenchchurch.freeserve.co.uk /Book4.html (65 words)

	CODI: Cornucopia of Disability Information
		Boruwlaski, Joseph (Count) (1820) Memoirs, Containing a Sketch of His
		Boruwlaski, Joseph (Count) (1902) The Life and Love Letters of a Dwarf.
		CODI is supported by the Western New York Regional TRAID Center at the Center for Assistive Technology, University at Buffalo.
	codi.buffalo.edu /graph_based/bibliography/woodhill/.dwarfism.htm (51 words)

	Notes from a Small Peninsular, Durham City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The count the name refers to was Count Joseph Boruwlaski who was Polish and stood just 3feet 3 inches tall.
		Which was to the left of the path as you continue uphill towards Prebends Bridge.
		Boruwlaski was a musician and had an interesting life entertaining people.
	www.shottonlad.plus.com /walk1durhamcity.html (3391 words)

	poetrymagazines.org.uk - Count Boruwlaski ‘s Hat
		‘The Little’ Count, Joseph Boruwlaski (1739-1837), grew to only 3’3” during his long lifetime.
		A Polish musician, he lived for much of his time in Durham, where he’s buried.
		Boruwlaski’s clothes are on permanent display at Durham Town Hall.
	www.poetrymagazines.org.uk /magazine/record.asp?id=7791 (74 words)

	Trinity College - Media Advisory
		Barbara Benedict will present the story of how nobly-born Joseph Boruwlaski became one of the most famous dwarfs in history.
		During his 98 years, he traveled from the laps of kings to the cages of circus-masters, wrote an autobiography translated into three languages, and was depicted by a famous caricaturist.
		Come to this talk and find out his extraordinary history, about what it meant to be a dwarf, to be Polish, and to be Boruwlaski in particular—and learn what he had to say about his astonishing life.
	www.trincoll.edu /pub/MediaAdv/030206_Benedict.htm (219 words)

	SCSECS Newsletter On Line
		The new additions consist of 33 portraits of 18th- and 19th-century men and women, from Marie Antoinette to William Wordsworth, taken from Evert Duykinck's 1873 Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women of Europe and America, with Biographies.
		Also new is a considerably more frivolous collection of "People at Play" and "Tutored Animals" (don't miss the chicken on stilts) from Joseph Strutt's 1801 Sports and Pastimes of the People of England.
		Memoirs of the celebrated dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski written by himself; translated from the French by Mr.
	www.scsecs.net /scsecs/news (1450 words)

	Stories for 29 August 2003 - This Is The North East archive
		WHEN Joseph and Evelyn Spooner married in 1943 they could not have known what an important role their wedding chapel would play in their lives.
		The Countess Humiecka was instrumental in encouraging the musical talents of Joseph Boruwlaski, the 3ft 3in Polish dwarf.
		Sir, - We, the steering group of the Dales Festival of Food and Drink, were under the impression we were working in harmony with Leyburn Town Council.
	archive.thisisthenortheast.co.uk /2003/8/29 (4903 words)

	Books: More things in heaven and earth by Elizabeth Knox \| New Zealand Listener
		We meet Alexina Barbin, who became Abel Barbin when it was decided that Abel’s testicles counted for more, legally, than Alexina’s vagina.
		We are introduced to a hairy family belonging to the royal court of Burma; to the dwarf Joseph Boruwlaski (the story of whose happy life is quite encouraging); and to poor Harry Eastlake, whose every injury formed bone instead of scar tissue.
		These accounts usually begin in a short life story.
	www.listener.co.nz /printable,2416.sm (1276 words)

	Trinity Exchange
		You are cordially invited to a lunch presentation by Barbara M. Benedict,
		The nobly-born Joseph Boruwlaski became one of the most famous dwarfs in history.
		Come to this talk and find out his extraordinary history, about what it meant to be a dwarf, to be Polish, and to be Boruwlaski in particular--and learn what he had to say about his astonishing life.
	internet2.trincoll.edu /TrinExchange/Default.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=1&eid=7198 (151 words)

	Science in the 19th Century Periodical (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Close View the register entry >> struggles to join him, but only succeeds in doing so after 'repeated experiments on material substances'.
		They are then joined by another man reminiscent of 'the dwarf Count Boruwlaski Boruwlaski (or Boruslawski), Joseph (1739–1837) DNB
		The narrator fancies that the coach is their 'travelling caravan' and he is their showman (65).
	www.sciper.org /browse/CA1-4.html (1104 words)

	Reedmore Books Inventory Sorted by Author W (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Rare in the UK, where no other example was found on internet at time of listing.
		WARD, Joseph and Elizabeth:INDEX TO 1851 CENSUS OF NORTHUMBERLAND : Volume 4, Registration District 558/2, BEDLINGTON (Piece No. HO107/2418, Folios 293-460)...
		WHITAKER, Joseph, and Co.:WHITAKER'S ALMANACK 2002 134th Edition (not Whittaker's Almanac)...
	members.aol.com /dvlcmarks/reedmorebooks_w.htm (9207 words)

	Morris Robert Werner Correspondence - UF Special and Area Studies Collections
		Giving an opinion as to why the Atlantic is not likely to publish a certain story.
		Regarding his writing about Barnum and declining an article on Joseph Boruwlaski.
		Asking him to come by and discuss ideas.
	web.uflib.ufl.edu /spec/manuscript/guides/werner.htm (1083 words)

	Stories for 05 September 2003 - This Is The North East archive
		In the days before there were villages, towns or cities, people lived in small agricultural communities.
		He toured the world and made friends with the rulers of Europe - but Polish dwarf Joseph Boruwlaski made his home in Durham.
		Anger as driver in fatal crash spared jail
	archive.thisisthenortheast.co.uk /2003/09/05 (5602 words)

	Notes from a Small Peninsular, Durham City - Part 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		From this point, you can easily see your short return route to the Market Place.
		If time permits and you were intrigued by the story of Count Joseph Boruwlaski then you can easily visit the Town Hall, next to the Indoor Market and see his clothes and violin.
		Then from there all you need to do is retrace your steps back to Millennium Place to have completed this splendid short walk.
	www.shottonlad.plus.com /walk1part2_durhamcity.html (3679 words)

	Noel Library Pre-1801 Collection
		1797 An history of the corruptions of Christian Priestley, Joseph
		1788 Sir Joseph Banks and the emperor of Morocco.
		1777 The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England: Strutt, Joseph
	www.noelcollection.org /noel/pre1801.html (6425 words)

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