James P. Taylor (center) in police custody on July 5, 1956, the day he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Kenneth Lindberg. Box 423 of the Minneapolis Star Tribune negatives collection, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul.

James P. Taylor

James P. Taylor (center) in police custody on July 5, 1956, the day he was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Kenneth Lindberg. Box 423 of the Minneapolis Star Tribune negatives collection, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul.

Headline and images from an article on the disappearance of Kenneth Lindberg (“Missing Banker’s Auto Found on North Side”) that ran in the Minneapolis Star on November 18, 1955.

Minneapolis Star article on the disappearance of Kenneth Lindberg

Headline and images from an article on the disappearance of Kenneth Lindberg (“Missing Banker’s Auto Found on North Side”) that ran in the Minneapolis Star on November 18, 1955.

Monument to Albert Woolson as the last surviving member of the Union Army in the Civil War. Woolson was not at the Gettysburg battle. The statue was placed there in his memory and of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The statue was dedicated in September 1956. Woolson posed for the statue, and it was created by famous sculptor Avard Fairbanks. Used with permission of the St. Louis County Historical Society, University of Minnesota of Duluth Archives.

Albert Woolson statue in the Gettysburg Battlefield in Ziegler’s Grove.

Monument to Albert Woolson as the last surviving member of the Union Army in the Civil War. Woolson was not at the Gettysburg battle. The statue was placed there in his memory and of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The statue was dedicated in September 1956. Woolson posed for the statue, and it was created by famous sculptor Avard Fairbanks. Used with permission of the St. Louis County Historical Society, University of Minnesota of Duluth Archives.

Albert Woolson’s funeral procession, August 7, 1956.

Albert Woolson’s funeral procession in Duluth.

Albert Woolson’s funeral procession, August 7, 1956.

Albert Woolson’s funeral in the Duluth Armory, August, 7, 1956.

Albert Woolson’s funeral service

Albert Woolson’s funeral in the Duluth Armory, August, 7, 1956.

SFC Donald A. Anderson and M/Sgt. Leslie E. Kesti, both of Cloquet, members of Headquarters Battery, 257th Gun Battalion, Minnesota National Guard, serve as sentries of honor at the funeral of the late Albert Woolson (the last Grand Army of the Republic veteran) in a Duluth funeral home on August 4, 1956.

Honor Guard at Albert Woolson’s casket

SFC Donald A. Anderson and M/Sgt. Leslie E. Kesti, both of Cloquet, members of Headquarters Battery, 257th Gun Battalion, Minnesota National Guard, serve as sentries of honor at the funeral of the late Albert Woolson (the last Grand Army of the Republic veteran) in a Duluth funeral home on August 4, 1956.

Film titled “Albert Woolson Before Death.” It shows Albert Woolson holding his Civil War portrait, playing a drum, smoking a cigar, and receiving bags of mail. Black and white, 16mm, sound film, August 2, 1956. KSTP-TV Archive, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul. To view the clip, click the link below.

Albert Woolson with his granddaughter, Frances Anne Kobus

Film titled “Albert Woolson Before Death.” It shows Albert Woolson holding his Civil War portrait, playing a drum, smoking a cigar, and receiving bags of mail. Black and white, 16mm, sound film, August 2, 1956. KSTP-TV Archive, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul. To view the clip, click the link below.

Albert Woolson in his Grand Army of the Republic uniform. The plaque reads, “Albert Woolson, Born February 11, 1847 [sic], Presented by the Children of the Duluth Public Schools in 1952 on the Occasion of his 105th [sic] Birthday.” Photograph by Basgen-Presley, Duluth.

Albert Woolson in his Grand Army of the Republic uniform

Albert Woolson in his Grand Army of the Republic uniform. The plaque reads, “Albert Woolson, Born February 11, 1847 [sic], Presented by the Children of the Duluth Public Schools in 1952 on the Occasion of his 105th [sic] Birthday.” Photograph by Basgen-Presley, Duluth.

Cartoon of Albert Woolson drawn by Joe Parrish. It is titled “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.” The cartoon was published on April 16, 1955, in recognition of Woolson being the last surviving Union Army soldier. Used with permission of St. Louis County Historical Society, University of Minnesota of Duluth Archives.

Chicago Tribune cartoon of Albert Woolson

Cartoon of Albert Woolson drawn by Joe Parrish. It is titled “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.” The cartoon was published on April 16, 1955, in recognition of Woolson being the last surviving Union Army soldier. Used with permission of St. Louis County Historical Society, University of Minnesota of Duluth Archives.

Film titled “Albert Woolson.” It shows a Finnish sculptor, Kalervo Kallio, working on a bust of Albert Woolson, the last surviving Union Army Veteran, who is the live model. Black and white, 16mm, silent film, May 24, 1954. KSTP-TV Archive, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul. To view the clip, click the link below.

Sculptor Kalervo Kallio creating a bust of Albert Woolson

Film titled “Albert Woolson.” It shows a Finnish sculptor, Kalervo Kallio, working on a bust of Albert Woolson, the last surviving Union Army Veteran, who is the live model. Black and white, 16mm, silent film, May 24, 1954. KSTP-TV Archive, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul. To view the clip, click the link below.

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