Among Quote by Candice Millard
“I had a moment in the Library of Congress among the presidential papers. I opened a folder, and there was an envelope in it. The front of the envelope was facing the table, so I didn't know what was in it. I opened it and out spilled all this hair. I turned the envelop over and it says, 'Clipped from President Garfield's head on his deathbed.'”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, 2010
An unexpected discovery in a historic archive revealed a shocking, personal artifact linked to President Garfield.
In simple terms: A surprising find in a library showed a gruesome relic from Garfield.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to details; unexpected history can emerge.
Themes
history
discovery
humor
Mood
curious
amused
Type
anecdotal
entertaining
When to use this quote
- museum work
- academic study
- personal curiosity
Key Concepts
archival research
presidential history
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if you found a strange artifact?
- How does humor affect historical narratives?
A Different Perspective
The story may be embellished for effect.
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