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Samson Occom

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Portrait of Mohegan minister and preacher Samson Occom, posed sitting with his finger on a Bible on a bookstand, with Indian implements visible on the wall.

Date Created:
1766
Creator:
Brothertown Indian Nation

Publication Information

Creator
Brothertown Indian Nation
Date Created
1766

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014691
Legacy ID
WHi 59460

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