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Matthew Fontaine Maury, Scientist and Historian

Date: 1855
Description: Engraved portrait of Matthew Fontaine Maury (1806-1873) American astronomer, historian, oceanographer, meteorologist, cartographer, author, geologist, and ...
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George H. Preble

Date: 1869
Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite portrait of Captain George Henry Preble. Starting in 1861 Preble commanded the gunboat Katahdin, serving with Rear Admiral...
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United States Navy Camp Wissahickon

Date: 1918
Description: A view of the seamanship instruction hall at the United States Navy Camp Wissahickon. Equipment lies on either side of the room, and men sit against the ri...
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United States Navy Camp Wissahickon

Date: 1918
Description: A row of sailors stand in the barracks by their belongings for a clothing inspection. An officer stands on the left.

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