The Old North Burial Ground, Portsmouth, N.H., 1937

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1937

Location Note

Small - geo - NH -\n Portsmouth - photo

GUSN

GUSN-225492

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Description

Headstones in the Old North Cemetary in Portsmouth, New Hampshire can be seen in this photograph.

Details

Descriptive Terms

graveyards
tombstones (sepulchral monuments)
photographs
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Inscription

Here Rests Gov. John Langdon signer of the Constitution. Hon William Whipple signer of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Harvey who carried Gen Lafayette when wounded from the battlefield of Brandy Wine and the resting place of at least 16 more Revolutionary patriots. (handwritten)

Physical Descrption

1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

1938-12-27

Reference Code

PC001.03.01.TMP.177

Acqusition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

3 1/2 x 5 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Portsmouth (Rockingham county, New Hampshire)

Record Details

Originator

Harriman, A. I., Mr. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographs
black-and-white prints (photographs)

Subjects

Old North Cemetary (Portsmouth, N.H.)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Small - geo - NH -
Portsmouth - photo

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