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Feb 2023
26m 58s

Ch. 4 - The Show and Tell Girl

VPM & Story Mechanics
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Who was this storied serologist, Mary Jane Burton? While her work is preserved in case files, bench notes, and court transcripts, little is known about her interior life. As we gather more detail about her life, uncovering mysteries and tragedies that complicate the narrative surrounding her work, a clearer picture emerges. 
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