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Photograph of sailors on a ship, 1861-1865

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 8373 Item 1

Scope and Contents

Item is a copy of a photograph of sailors on a ship taken by Andrew J. Russell between 1861 and 1865. A note on the front identifies as the ship as the Russian frigate "Osliaba" in the harbor of Alexandria, Virginia. The sailors are all gathered around and in the rigging. On the back is a stamp indicating that it was reproduced from the Library of Congress and that the call number is B8184-10222.

Dates

  • 1861-1865

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Andrew J. Russell photographs must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Extent

1 photograph : b&w ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm

Language of Materials

English

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