#George Otis

[uwmspeccoll]

Science Saturday

We had a patron come in this week to do some research with the Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (MSHWR) and we were impressed by the range of image reproduction techniques represented. The six volumes contain etchings and wood engravings, multi-colored charts and graphs, lithographs and chromolithographs, as well as multiple types of photographic reproduction (including heliotype and albumen photographs). I’ve taken the liberty of sharing some of the less gruesome images but encourage those with a morbid sense of curiosity to give us a visit and see for yourself!  

Published in Washington D.C. over nearly two decades by the United States Government Printing Office (which underwent a name change 2014 to the Government Publishing Office), the MSHWR was issued in three parts, with each part consisting of a Medical and Surgical volume. Both the Medical and Surgical volumes of Part 1 were first published in 1870, with the final installment coming in 1888. Both of our Part 1 volumes are from the second printing in 1875, while the volumes from Part 2 and 3 are first printings. Production of the first five volumes was overseen by Surgeon General Joseph K Barnes. The surgical volumes were compiled by George A. Otis. The first two medical volumes were compiled by J. J. Woodward, well known internationally as a pioneer in micrography. Both Barnes and Woodward passed away before the completion of the work, and Charles Smart took over for Woodward under the direction of the new Surgeon General, John Moore.

This monumental work documents clinical records, surgical reports, case reports, and statistical reports on both battlefield injuries and camp diseases in both the Union and Confederate Army during the Civil War. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) considers it “among the most remarkable works ever composed on military medicine and surgery” and that it is likely “the country’s earliest comprehensive medical monograph.” Not only is it a leading source of medical data from the time period, but the inclusion of case studies and surgical reports, with both patient and surgeon named, has made the MSHWR an important resource for personal histories and genealogical research. As noted, the array of image reproduction techniques also make it great point of reference for those with an interest in the history of printing. 

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-Olivia, Special Collections Graduate Intern

[mndvx]

SEX EDUCATION – S04E01 ››› Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn ››› Ncuti Gatwa as Eric Effiong ››› George Robinson as Isaac Goodwin

[fishyyyyy99]

I actually liked the way Otis and Maeve's story ended (I say this as someone who has shipped them since season 1). My only problem is that I feel like there weren't special moments between them like there used to be in season 1, or sometimes in season 2, that would have made their break up feel more impactful. I feel like Aimee and Maeve's relationship ended up outshining them, and even Isaac's small moment with Maeve this season felt like more of a connection than Otis had with her this season. I definitely loved what Maeve shared with Aimee and Isaac and would not change a thing. But, I would also add awesome Motis moments like we got when the show first came out. But I feel like the letter sort of made up for all the bullshit that went down between them and explained why she loved him. I still would have preferred if there were some season 1-like moments though.

Also, I didn't really like Ruby's last scene with Otis. I think it was a sign that she was putting herself first instead choosing to hang out with Otis when she clearly wasn't over him, which was good. But I wish the dialogue had been different. Or maybe I've completely misinterpreted the scene?

I actually quite liked this season overall for all of the characters, especially Maeve, Aimee, Ruby, Isaac, and Eric. I think Adam's arc was good too, he was just never my personal favourite.

Also, did anyone else expect that Molloy dude to steal Maeve's work? And a book from Maria Bronte's perspective sounds really interesting to me.

[politicaldilfs]

Indiana Governor DILFs

Frank O'Bannon, Mike Pence, Mitch Daniels, Otis Bowen, Evan Bayh, Edgar Whitcomb, George N. Craig, Edward L. Jackson, Eric Holcomb, Henry F. Schricker, Harold W. Handley, Harry G. Leslie, Joe Kernan, Paul V. McNutt, Matthew E. Welsh, Ralph F. Gates, Roger D. Branigin, Robert D. Orr

[harrisonarchive]

Photo by Alberto Tolot.

About those Wilbury names…

• Nelson Wilbury (aka George Harrison) — Dhani Harrison: “I chose my Wilbury name. My dad had Nelson Wilbury, after Nelson Piquet, the Brazilian Formula One champion. And I chose Ayrton Wilbury, after Ayrton Senna, [another] Brazilian Formula One champion, so we could keep it in the family, you know?” - Hi Res Audio Central, October 16, 2017 • Charlie T. Wilbury Jr. (aka Tom Petty) — Tom Petty: “George had Derek Taylor write an entire history of the Wilbury family. And the father was named Charles Truscott Wilbury. And I took his name as Charles Truscott Wilbury Jnr.” - Breakfast With The Beatles, July 1, 2007 • Lefty Wilbury (aka Roy Orbison) — “Roy took the name ‘Lefty Wilbury’ in homage of the country singer Lefty Frizzell.” - “Roy Orbison: In Dreams,” PRX • Lucky Wilbury (aka Bob Dylan) — Presumably, this is derived from the Dylan song “Idiot Wind,” and the lyric, “I can’t help it if I’m lucky.” • Otis Wilbury (aka Jeff Lynne) — Jeff mentioned in an interview available on the official Wilburys YouTube channel that he chose the name Otis simply because it’s the complete opposite of his own name. (x)

[thecringefailintherye]

this is my dream blunt rotation

[shortmeteor]

BEST OF 2023

They start selling Christmas shit in September now. Who cares? Let's go!

Best of 2023 (1): Best albums!

Bettye Crutcher / Long As You Love Me

Mandré / Mandré

George Duke / Rendezvous

The Chi-Lites / A Letter To Myself

Eddie Rabbitt / Loveline

Cymande / Cymande

Al Green / The Belle Album

Eric Dolphy / Far Cry

David Bowie / Young Americans

Rick James / Bustin’ Out of L Seven

Shuggie Otis / Inspiration Information

[dopeboybluez]

DopeBoyBluez Revolutionizes Music with the Birth of "Nubluez"

Baton Rouge, LA — John Piper Matthews, New Sony recording Artist known by his stage name DopeBoyBluez, is revolutionizing the Southern Soul music industry with his groundbreaking new Southern Soul genre, “Nubluez.” Born on October 3, 1980, in Clinton, Louisiana, this American singer and songwriter is positioning himself as one of the greatest artists in the history of American blues-soul and a…

[artemlegere-art]

Otis Skinner as Col. Philippe Bridau

Artist: George Luks  (American, 1867–1933) 

Genre: Portrait

Date: 1919

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: The Phillips Collection

George Luks was an artist admired for his gutsy, true-to-life depictions of modern life. Born August 13, 1866, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Luks studied art in brief stints at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and in 1889 at the Staatliche Kunstakademie in Düsseldorf. Not one to adhere to a class agenda, Luks preferred to study on his own while visiting Paris and London in 1889-1890. In 1894, he became a newspaper illustrator with the Philadelphia Press. While in Philadelphia, he became friends with William Glackens, Robert Henri, Everett Shinn, and John Sloan, all members of a group of American painters that would become known as The Eight. He exhibited with The Eight in New York in 1908 and at the Armory Show in 1913.

Luks’ straightforward, spontaneous portrait of the actor Otis Skinner reveals the artist at his best in the evocation of character. He depicts Skinner as the brash, rakish Colonel Philippe Bridau, a role played in The Honor of the Family, Emile Fabré’s dramatic adaptation of Honore de Balzac’s story “Les célibataires.” An admirer of Skinner since his youth, Duncan Phillips commissioned the portrait, stating that he considered Luks the best man in America for the job. Because Skinner was too busy for studio sittings, Phillips purchased theater tickets for the artist so that he could sketch him in performance. It was rumored that after a half hour visit with Skinner in his dressing room, and aided by a photograph, Luks painted the portrait in less than a week. When Skinner at last had the opportunity to see the painting a few years later at a reception at the Art Alliance in Philadelphia in 1923, a witness wrote to Phillips that Skinner “could not keep his eyes away from it, and he said when he first saw it that it was indeed a warm greeting and one of the kindest he had ever received.” Subsequently Skinner visited his portrait at the collection whenever he was in Washington.

[ultraozzie3000]

Farewell to 1934

Above: Ringing in the New Year at Times Square, 1934. We bid adieu to 1934 with some odds and ends, beginning with E.B. White’s observations for the upcoming year, which if anyone had noticed the uptick in Ascot tie purchases, just might be a bit rosier than previous years of the decade. Dec. 29, 1934 cover by S. Liam Dunn. White was also hopeful for a new year with a less dreadful press,…

[badmovieihave]

Bad movie I have Car Wash 1976

[longliverockback]

Chuck Berry On Stage 1963 Chess Record ————————————————— Tracks: 01. Go Go Go 02. Memphis 03. Maybelline 04. Surfing Steel 05. Rocking on the Railroad 06. Brown Eyed Handsome Man 07. Still Got the Blue 08. Surfin’ U.S.A. 09. Jaguar & the Thunderbird 10. I Just Want to Make Love to Yo 11. All Aboard 12. Trick or Treat 13. The Man and the Donke —————————————————

Fred Below

Chuck Berry

Reggie Boyd

Leroy C. Davis

Willie Dixon

Ebbie Hardy

Johnnie Johnson

George Smith

Otis Spann

Phil Thomas

* Long Live Rock Archive

[pedropascalunofficial]

When you get this, you have to put 5 songs you actually listen to and publish. Then, send this ask to 10 of your favorite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool)

5 Songs I'm listening to this week

Venbee – Messy in Heaven. I cannot get this out of my head.

Otis Redding - Mr Pitiful.

George Ezra - Shotgun. My kid learned to sign it, so it’s on repeat on the school run. If out of focus hot Irish male teachers do it for you and you’d like to learn some “lamh”/basic Irish sign language, then here you go.

Self-esteem - Fucking Wizardry.

Prince - Let’s Go Crazy. My baby is obsessed with this song because it featured on the soundtrack for Sing. We listened to it so much last year my Spotify account was in the top 0.5% of Prince listeners in 2022.

*Bonus video of my little foundling rocking out to her own reflection last summer😊

Seems cool til you see the rest. In 2021, we were top 1% for Dove Cameron. Can't win them all🤷‍♀️

Thanks for including me @dornish-queen 💜

[weasleys-wizard-writes]

Hello! Just wanted to ask if you were going to continue with the 'We Stood in the Sun' ? It's so heartbreakingly good! I've actually just being reading through your masterlist and everything is so well written.

Hi!

So, when it comes to We Stood in the Sun, that series had a really bumpy start due to some inconsistent posting, which occurred for personal reasons on my end. Because of the bumpy start, that first part ended up getting the smallest amount of interaction of any fic I had ever posted to the blog (this remains true to this day), and it was really disheartening since I had put so much time into planning out and writing it. Because of this, I never really had any intention of finishing it up, since I assumed the lack of interaction meant it just wasn't a very good piece.

That being said, I actually took the time to read through some of my fics recently, that one included, and it made me realize how proud I am of everything, and that piece in particular. So, because of that, I'm planning to get my old planning notebook out and look over my original ideas for the series so I can finish it up, regardless of the reception it receives!

I also plan on putting out some new content and finishing up some other things I was writing before I went on hiatus, so hopefully while I work on the next installment of We Stood in the Sun and Over the Years (my other series besides Betrothed) there will be some other content put out as well (since fics that are pieces of larger series take longer to map out and perfect than one-shots).

So, to answer your question, yes, I do plan to continue We Stood in the Sun! I am very excited to be back and feeling so inspired again after so long, and I'm hopeful that good things are to come.

Thanks for the ask, I'm so glad you've been enjoying my fics! :)

[thefrogman]

Otis in the Fog - Remastered (2013 vs 2024)

I hope people don't think I am pulling a George Lucas by going back to my classic photos and fixing them. But this is my favorite photo of Otis and the only thing that ever disappointed me was that I cut off the tips of his beautiful ears. They had finally popped up and I always wished this image showed them in all their glory.

Thankfully I was able to reference his ears from other images that day and rebuild them. Something I wasn't really able to figure out in 2013. I also restored his Super Otis badge that was dangling sideways.

I wrote the entire story of this photo on my personal Tumblr. I don't know if people prefer just seeing the pictures or like knowing the entire backstory. So I am trying to give both options.

I miss Otis a lot, but I am grateful to have captured so many amazing memories of him.

[thebunnylord]

List of names dowager Hatt Called the Engines

Thomas: Theodore, Timmy, thibault, Tabitha, Tyler, Tyus, tucker, Thaddeus, Tobias, Tony, Tommy.

Edward: Edwin, Erwin, Ezekiel, Ethan, Egbert, Everett, Emmett, Eric, Elliot, that train that once pushed that other train up a hill.

Gordon: Gregory, Geoffrey, George, Grayson, Godfrey, Gustav, Giuseppe, Graig, big train. Flying Scott’s brother cousin or something.

Henry: Harry, Hudson, Hitler, Hunter, green fat engine, hector, Hendricks, Hayden, Hyde, Hans, Hansel, Holmes.

James: Jon, Joe, Amos, Alma, Jesus, Jacob, bee sting train, Jerry, Judas. Jeff.

Percy: Paul, pasta, pea, Pedro, Perry, Pete, Pablo, diablo.

Toby: Troy, tony, Tobias, Tyler, Otis

Duck: Montgomery, Mona, Monty, Mussolini, bird train, Duke, Drake, (refused to call Duck as Duck because she thought it was too degrading)

Donald: Douglas

Douglas: Donald

Oliver: …. Which one are you again? Who are you again? Ozzy, Oscar, Otto, Octavius. Olivia,

Emily: Eleanore, Esmeralda, Esme, Erica, Emma, Evangelina, emerald, Ellen, Eva, Eve,

Diesel: Doris, Dennis, Daniel, Dan, David, you, who named you? The Deisel with no name.

Bill: Prince Buddy bear Xxavier Dijonny Nevah cash cash III (Bill told Dowager Hatt that was his full name when they met)

Ben: Sir Jermastesty Brexicalishrika Llallañalamopolisistyck Billy Bob Robert jones brother son XXVIII (also told Dowager hatt that was his name.)