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Description
Dr. Jotham Donnell (1814-1889) of Houlton served as the 15th Maine's surgeon during the Civil War. When Dr. Donnell enlisted at the age of 47, he brought with him his ten-year old horse Fanny. The seasoned doctor and Fanny remained together throughout the war, traveling to field hospitals along the coastal south. At one point, they were shipwrecked off Texas, but both safely swam to shore. After the War, Donnell and Fanny returned home to Houlton, where they continued traveling throughout the area caring for those in need.
This carte-de-visit was taken by N.R. Rideout & Co. of Augusta.
About This Item
- Title: Dr. Jotham Donnell, Augusta, ca. 1862
- Creator: N.R. Rideout & Co.
- Creation Date: circa 1862
- Subject Date: circa 1862
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Locations:
- Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: carte de visite
- Local Code: Coll. 2703, Box 46/12 (2013.061.010)
- Collection: Pierce family collection
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Physicians--Maine--Houlton
- United States Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 15th (1862-1866)
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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Item 110408
Dr. Jotham Donnell's Civil War frock coat, ca. 1862
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