John L. Burns, the old Hero of Gettysburg
Special Collection:
08: Pennsylvania, Gettysburg, Box 1, Civil War Stereographs
Accession number:
1983.01.08.43
Maker:
E. & H.T. Anthony & Co.
Publisher
Historical period:
ca. 1887
Miltary branch:
Army
Wars and Conflicts:
Civil War
Type:
Stereograph
Dimensions:
H x W: 3.5 in. / 7 in.
Acquisition date:
1983-1987
Credit line:
Gift of Reginald W. Okie
Location:
Library, Third Floor
Provenance:
From 1985:
The Army and Navy Club, gift of Reginald W. Okie
Label:
verso: War Views.
John L. Burns, the old Hero of Gettysburg, recovering from his wounds.
No. 2401.
Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.,
American and Foreign stereoscopic Emporium…
Negative by Brady & Co., Washington
Handwritten on verso: Died Feb. 4 1872, age 78
Veteran of the War of 1812
Constable of Gettysburg
The only Gettysburg citizen to participate in the battle.