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.

Albert Woolson, 107, lone Union Army survivor sits for his bust. Kalervo Kallio, noted Finnish sculptor, puts finishing touches on the clay model, 1954. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs, Prints & Photographs Division, Library of Congress.

Albert Woolson posing for bust sculpted by Kalervo Kallio

Albert Woolson, 107, lone Union Army survivor sits for his bust. Kalervo Kallio, noted Finnish sculptor, puts finishing touches on the clay model, 1954. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs, Prints & Photographs Division, Library of Congress.

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.

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.

The papers (819132) of Private Albert Woolson, discharged from the United States Army in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 27, 1865. St. Louis County Historical Society, University of Minnesota Duluth Archives, Duluth. For a closer view, click the link below.

Albert Woolson’s discharge papers

The papers (819132) of Private Albert Woolson, discharged from the United States Army in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 27, 1865. Used with the permission of St. Louis County Historical Society, University of Minnesota Duluth Archives, Duluth. For a closer view, click the link below.

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.

Alcatraz Penitentiary

Alcatraz Penitentiary

Alvin Karpis and Doc Barker served time on Alcatraz in the Bay of San Francisco. Karpis became the penitentiary’s longest serving inmate.

Alden and Alice (Hahn) Onstine

Alden and Alice (Hahn) Onstine

Alden and Alice (Hahn) Onstine, 1957. Alden Onstine was the great grandson of Henry Onstine and the grandson of Michael Henry and Augusta Onstine. Alden was the last Onstine to live on the original farm, recognized in 1958 as a Minnesota Century Farm for its continuous family ownership dating back to 1853. Used with the permission of Amy Jo Hahn.

Alexander Hamilton US Custom House

Alexander Hamilton US Custom House

The Alexander Hamilton US Custom House, New York City, designed by Cass Gilbert. Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Micki L. Katz, March 11, 2017.

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