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Photograph

Title - caption or label given by the creator

Gen. George Crook, U.S.A.

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Unknown

Date Created

1870-1880

Abstract - summary of image contents

A half-body glass plate negative portrait of Union Colonel
George Crook in uniform

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Half-body glass plate negative portrait of soldier in uniform

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Glass plate negative

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Library of Congress

Library of Congress

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Colonel George Crook
(1828 - 1890)
Home State: Ohio
Education: US Military Academy, West Point, NY, Class of 1852
Command Billet: Commanding Regiment
Branch of Service: Infantry
Unit: 36th Ohio Infantry
On the Campaign-He was in command of the 36th OH part of the 2nd Brigade/Kanawha Division/Ninth (IX) Corps and relieved Col. Moor in command of the Brigade.

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