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Sinking of the Lady Elgin
| Sketch from the "New York Illustrated News" of the sinking of the sidewheel passenger, Lady Elgin. She was struck and sunk by the Augusta on Lake Michigan off Winnetka, Illinois on the morning of September 8, 1860. |
| Image ID: | 6122 |
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| Creation Date: | 09 22 1860 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Winnetka |
| County: | |
| State: | Illinois |
| Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | CF 522 |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
| Small tear on right side in border area. |
| Assistance in emergencies |
| Men |
| Boats and boating |
| Marine accidents |
| Ships |
| Steamboats |
| Michigan, Lake |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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