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Cornelius Wheeler
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Sixth plate tintype/ferrotype of Cornelius Wheeler seated in a chair with his arm resting on a table. Wheeler was a 1st lieutenant in the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry, Company I during the Civil War. He later served as the governor of the Northwest branch of the National Soldiers' Home in Milwaukee, from 1892-1915.
circa 1860-1869
Publication Information
| Contributor | Wisconsin Historical Society |
|---|---|
| Date Created | circa 1860-1869 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Cased image collection, circa 1839-circa 1899 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 4195.16, Box 2 |
| Media Number | Box 2 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465574002121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph04195 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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