Author Archives: Richard W. Fink II

About Richard W. Fink II

Richard W. Fink II is the Chief Executive Officer at the Museum of the Macabre. He has a professional background in museum management and received a Masters Degree in History from Temple University.

John King

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

John King was a popular 19th century ghost. Claiming to be the spirit of pirate Sir Henry Morgan, King first appeared in 1874 at a séance hosted by Philadelphia mediums Mr. and Mrs. Holmes. King would often allow “a number … Continue reading →

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Uncle Fester

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

Uncle Fester, also known as Gordon Craven, is a member of the fictional Addams Family. He is distinguished as a hairless, hunched, and barrel-shaped man with dark eyes and a deranged smile. Fester is known for his strange ability to … Continue reading →

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Mary Todd Lincoln

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

A brief biography of Mary Todd Lincoln’s involvement with Spiritualism. Continue reading →

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Embalming

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

A brief history of the embalming process. Continue reading →

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Ectoplasm

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

A brief history of ectoplasm. Continue reading →

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Autopsy

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

A brief summary about the ancient Egyptian origins of the autopsy. Continue reading →

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Katie King

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

A brief biography of the spirit Katie King. Continue reading →

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William H. Mumler

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

A brief biography of famed spirit photographer William H. Mumler. Continue reading →

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William Fuld

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

A brief biography of William Fuld, owner and manufacturer of Ouija boards. Continue reading →

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Richard W. Fink II

A brief account of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s book, The History of Spiritualism, Vol 1. Continue reading →

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