An interview with Professor Emerson W. Baker, part 3
Proctor's Ledge
Professor Emerson W. Baker on Salem’s dark tourism and his hope for historical reflection.
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Unwavering faith: The testament of John Proctor
As the first man accused of witchcraft at the 1692 Salem trials, John Proctor’s position was unique. Born in England in 1631, his family had lived in the Bay Colony since 1635. Proctor was a well-known yeoman farmer, with property …
Salem witch trials’ 325th anniversary year in review
The year 2017 marked the 325th anniversary of the Salem witch trials in which 19 people were found guilty of witchcraft and were hanged between June and September 1692. Lessons and legacies of 1692 symposium On June 10, the anniversary …
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