Photograph
Elderly Hero
| Autographed carte-de-viste of John L. Burns, the elderly resident of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania who volunteered to fight with the Union Army during the battle. He fought as a sharpshooter with the 7th Wisconsin and other units of the Iron Brigade on July 1, 1863. Although wounded three times, Burns survived to become a national hero. He died in 1872. |
| Image ID: | 98174 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Name File |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | NF Burns, John L. |
| Original Dimensions: | 2.5 x 4 inches |
| Hats |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Firearms |
| Soldiers |
| Aged |
| Indoor photography |
| Men |
| Portrait photography |
| Volunteers |
| Studios and dark rooms |
| Photography |
| 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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