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circa 1861-1865

L., Dawe, ?

Photograph

Title: In greatcoat rank obscured, standing 3/4 length portrait officer's hat in hand

Graphite inscription on verso "Sam Lord." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by L. Dawe, Sycamore, Ill."

GLC05111.02.0931

circa 1861-1865

Welsh

Photograph

Title: As colonel, standing full-length portrait with riding boots and forage hat

Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Welsh 'Saw.'" Photographers imprint on verso: "Raymond's Gallery 205 Jeff'n. Avenue, Detroit."

GLC05111.02.0932

circa 1861-1865

T.D. Tooker's Photographic Gallery, fl. 1860

Photograph

Title: As 1st lieutenant, standing full-length portrait with hat in hand

Graphite inscription on verso "Wm. Martin 'Saw.'" Photographers imprint on verso: "T.D. Tooker's Photographic Gallery Ann Arbor, Mich."

GLC05111.02.0933

circa 1861-1865

Carbutt, J., 1832-1905

Photograph

Title: As lt. col. or major, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Tom. Morris 'Saw.'" Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs. Beakes compliments of Tom E. Morris" "'Saw.'" Photographers imprint on verso: "J. Carbutt, Photograph Artist, 131 Lake Street, Chicago."

GLC05111.02.0934

1863

Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863

Photograph

Title: As brigadier general, standing 1/2 length portrait with left arm behind back

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Samuel K. Zook. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "by C.D. Fredericks 1863" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative [struck: in Brady's National Portrait Gallery]."

GLC05111.02.0935

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Newport Naval Academy, front view

Ink inscription on recto "Naval Academy Newport." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. A. Williams. Cartes De Visite Gallery, Touro Street, Newport, R.I."

GLC05111.02.0936

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: U.S.S. Constitution as school ship in Newport, RI.

Ink inscription on recto "U.S.S. Constitution." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "USS Constitution as School ship Newport, RI." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. A. Williams. Cartes De Visite Gallery, Touro Street, Newport, R.I."

GLC05111.02.0937

circa 1861-1865

Wood, E.P., ?

Photograph

Title: As boatswain, standing full-length portrait leaning on chair

Graphite inscription on recto "Femandy" Graphite inscription on verso "E. P. Wood. USN." Cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0938

circa 1861-1865

Kindler, F., fl. 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: As petty officer, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Yours John M. Hawley Springfield Mass." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Kindler, 144 Thames St. & cor. of Parade, Newport, R.I."

GLC05111.02.0939

1864

Maus, F.K., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: As ensign, seated vignette 1/2 length portrait with left arm on table

Graphite inscription on verso "1864." Ink inscription on verso "Your truly. F. K. Maus" Photographers imprint on verso: "J. D. Fowler & Co. Opposite U. S. Naval Academy, Newport, R.I. Negatives preserved one year. Copies can be ordered at any time."

GLC05111.02.0940

circa 1861-1865

Prentis, Charles

Photograph

Title: As naval lieutenant, seated full-length portrait with hands in lap

Ink inscription on verso "Compliments of Chas Prentis New London Conn." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. D. Fowler & Co. Opposite U.S. Naval Academy, Newport, R.I. Negative preserved one year. Copies can be ordered at any time."

GLC05111.02.0941

circa 1861-1865

Barnes, N.A., fl. 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: As boatswain, reclining full-length portrait

Ink inscription on verso "N. A. Barnes. Jacksonville, Illinois" Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Kindler, 144 Thames St. & cor. of Parade, Newport, R.I."

GLC05111.02.0942

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Group of 9 naval cadets, as baseball team

Image shows nine cadets in front of three-story building. They are wearing sports uniforms, and the man in the center is holding a baseball bat. Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stenographer, C. Bachrach, Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0943

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: 5-man crew boat with pier and sailboats in the background

Ink inscription on verso "Champion Boat Crew of Naval Academy. Champion flag presented by Miss Porter in June 1867" Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase Stereographer, D. Bachrach, Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0944

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Four sailors seated and one standing behind

Ink inscription on verso "The 'Miracle Crew.'" Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase stereographer, D. Bachrach, Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0945

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Unidentified naval officer rank obscured, 1/2 length seated portrait

Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stereographer, D. Bachrach, Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0946

1864

Steinbel, Wilson, Lynmondt, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: Three naval officers, the lieutenant is seated

Ink inscription on verso "J. Mc. B. Steinbel E.W. Wilson F.M. Lymondt" "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Carte de Visite, from Joshua Appleby Williams' Room, Opposite Sissons' Saloon, Touro Street, Newport, R.I. P. O. Box, No. 507. The Negative of this picture is preserved for two years."

GLC05111.02.0947

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Five men standing full-length portrait, wearing Navy white

Photographers imprint on verso: "W.M. Chase, Stereographer. D. Bachrach, Photographer. U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0948

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Six naval officers and one young boy in group photo

Ink inscription on verso "Gymnastic Club" Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stereographer, D. Bachrach, Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0949

circa 1861-1865

D. Bachrach Photographer, fl. 1868

Photograph

Title: Five-man crew team standing on shore with flag

Ink inscription on verso "Champion Boats Crew of Naval Academy. Ingersoll, Drake, McSean, Doty, Jasper." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stereographer, D. Bachrach Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0950

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Group portrait of thirteen naval cadet officers

Ink inscription on verso "Cadet Officers 'Stripers' Years of 67 & 68. Naval Academy." Photographers imprint on verso: "American Views for the Stereoscope, Cabinet and Card Album, Artists' Studies, &c. by W. M. Chase, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0951

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Group portrait of seven naval officers

Ink inscription on verso "Group." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. M. Chase, Stereographer, D. Bacharach, Photographer. U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD."

GLC05111.02.0952