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1. An Alternate Uncle Sam Is Spotted in the Mists of New York History.

Author

ROBERTS, SAM

Subjects
*UNCLE Sam (Symbolic character), *PERSONIFICATION (Symbolism)
Abstract

The article focuses on a research by history professor Donald R. Hickey at Wayne State College in Nebraska regarding the origin of Uncle Sam, the personification of the U.S. government.

Published
2016

2. Butcher Is Named As Real Live Uncle Sam.

Author

ROBERTS, SAM

Subjects
*UNCLE Sam (Symbolic character)
Abstract

The article focuces on butcher Samuel Simson who has been known locally as Uncle Sam of Troy, New York and considered inspiration for the national symbol, with particular consideration on his descendants, Helen Hauptmann Painter and her two sons, Trey and Benjamin Luke Hauptman.

Published
2015

3. That Family Figure Watching Over Us Is Not Big Brother.

Author

Bayliss, Sarah

Subjects
*UNCLE Sam (Symbolic character)
Abstract

Reports on the beginnings of the caricature Uncle Sam. Who was Uncle Sam's namesake; How the name was developed; Comments from Grady Turner, co-curator of the New York Historical Society show; Why the caricature became famous.

Published
1999

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