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Rebel Prisoners at Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois

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Group of Confederate prisoners of war assembled in prison barracks.

Date Created:
April 5, 1862
Creator:
Harper's weekly

Publication Information

Creator Harper's weekly
Date Created April 5, 1862

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number AP2 H32, April 5, 1862

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143OE
Legacy ID
WHi 57886

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