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Granville Sparrow (second from left) of Portland, who served in the Maine 17th Infantry Regiment, poses with three unidentified friends.

Sparrow enlisted in August 1862 as a sergeant. He was later promoted to 2nd and then 1st lieutenant and finally to captain in June 1864.

The 17th Maine saw action in 30 battles of the Civil War, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg.

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About This Item

• Title: Granville Sparrow and friends, ca. 1864
• Creation Date: circa 1864
• Subject Date: circa 1864
• Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
• Media: Tintype
• Dimensions: 6.3 cm x 10 cm
• Local Code: Coll. 2293, Carte de visite album
• Collection: Capt. Granville F. Sparrow Civil War collection
• Object Type: Image

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Standardized Subject Headings

• Eating & drinking
• Soldiers--Maine
• Sparrow, Granville Fontaine, 1837-1907
• Sparrow, Granville, Fontaine, 1837-1907--Friends & associates
• United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
• United States. Army. Maine Infantry Regiment, 17th (1861-1865)

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• Sparrow, Granville F.

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• Maine Infantry, 17th Regiment (1861-1865)
• Red Diamond Regiment

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