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Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
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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".
circa 1810 -- 1819
Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1810 -- 1819 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | University of Wisconsin Bureau of Audio-Visual Instruction negatives and photographs |
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| Call Number | (W6)5370 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Oliver Hazard Perry
1913
A composite image of Oliver Hazard Perry (8/23/1785 – 8/23/1819) a U.S. Naval Officer and "hero of the Battle of Lake Erie," with his birthplace in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Text below image r...
Dagger of Officer Renat
1812
Dagger from an American officer of the war of 1812. Renat was a member of the naval fleet of the Great Lakes which was under the command Oliver Hazard Perry.
Battle of New Orleans
circa 1810 -- 1819
Engraving of the Battle of New Orleans by Hall after W. Momberger. The Battle took place in January 1815 at the end of the War of 1812. American Forces were led by Major General Andrew Jackson.
Francis Scott Key
circa 1810 -- 1819
Vignetted portrait of Francis Scott Key, author of the poem that inspired "The Star Spangled Banner". The poem was written while he was on a ship in Baltimore harbor during the Battle of Baltimore ...
Perry's cabin boy came to Wisconsin in 1848
Aug 06, 1913
Evening Wisconsin
