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History of "Old Abe," famous war eagle of the Eighth Regiment | Newspaper Article/Clipping | Wisconsin Historical Society

Newspaper Article/Clipping

History of "Old Abe," famous war eagle of the Eighth Regiment

Wisconsin Local History and Biography Articles
History of "Old Abe," famous war eagle of the Eighth Regiment | Newspaper Article/Clipping | Wisconsin Historical Society
ARTICLE DETAILS
Headline:History of "Old Abe," famous war eagle of the Eighth Regiment
Main Heading:Civil War
Sub Heading:Other
Article Date:1912-10-19
Newspaper:Janesville Gazette
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
  • Source: Janesville Gazette Topics: Civil War Date: 1912-10-19
  • Source: Janesville Gazette Topics: Civil War Date: 1912-10-19
  • Source: Janesville Gazette Topics: Civil War Date: 1912-10-19
NAMES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ARTICLE
McCann, Daniel -1931
Perkins, Perkins John E.
Britton, Britton W. B.
Wilson, R. R.
Jeffers, S. M.
McGinniss, James
Chief Sky,
Gillies, George
Old Abe,
RECORD LOCATION
Collection:Wisconsin Local History and Biographical Articles (WLHBA) Collection
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Library, 2nd floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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