Photograph
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
| Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry seated in a chair holding a sword. Perry was the commander for the United States Naval Forces during the Battle of Lake Erie. The battle was an American Victory and was vital to maintaining control of the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. Written at the bottom of the image is "Don't give up the ship". |
| Image ID: | 91755 |
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| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | University of Wisconsin Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction negatives and photographs |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, b/w copy |
| Original Format Number: | (W6)5370 |
| Original Dimensions: | 4 x 3 inches |
| Military uniforms |
| Naval history |
| Portraits |
| Sailors |
| War of 1812 (United States : 1812-1815) |
| Weapons |
| Men |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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