William Mumler
SEASON 2
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A favorite holiday and winter pastime for Victorians, was telling ghost stories. Many Victorians wholeheartedly believed our deceased loved ones remained around us in spirit, just as much as when they were alive. Many were also skeptical, but those who believed, made it their mission to find proof. In tonight’s story, we’re going to talk about one man who, to some, provided concrete proof that our loved ones remained with us just beyond veil.
This is the story of spirit photographer, William Mumler.
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The bonus content on Patreon for this episode is a retelling of a classic Victorian ghost story.
Episode Sources
Articles
Meet Mr. Mumler, the Man Who “Captured” Lincoln’s Ghost on Camera
When a 19th-Century ‘Spirit Photographer’ Claimed to Capture Ghosts Through His Lens
William Mumler and the Great Spirit Photograph Craze of the 1860s
Society for Psychical Research
The Woman In The Business: Hannah F. Green Stuart Mumler
What was Victorian spiritualism?
Victorian Society Tip Sources
5 Signs Your House Might Be Haunted
How to Tell If Your Home is Haunted, According to an Expert
Victorian Houses ≠ Haunted Houses
Electrifying: The story of lighting our homes