Photograph
Sinking of the Lady Elgin
| A page of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper detailing the sinking of the sidewheel passenger, Lady Elgin, in 1860. One sketch is of Edward Spencer and his associates pulling passengers from the surf, and the other of Captain Jack Wilson on a raft. |
| Image ID: | 6080 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1859 |
| Creator Name: | Leslie, Frank |
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| Collection Name: | Classified File |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | CF 522 |
| Original Dimensions: | 4 x 5 inches |
| Lifesaving |
| Men |
| Great Lakes |
| Marine accidents |
| Paddle steamers |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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