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.

Black and white photograph of Alexander Kinkead and William Kinkead, Second Battery Light Artillery, c.1862.

Alexander Kinkead, Sergeant, and William Kinkead, Private, Second Minnesota Light Artillery

Alexander, seen here as a sergeant, was promoted to second lieutenant in October 1862 and to first lieutenant in September 1863. He was appointed acting assistant quartermaster in October 1864. Private William Kinkead was taken prisoner in February 1863 and was exchanged in May 1863. In early 1864 he was transferred to the Adjutant General's Office in Washington, D.C. Photograph c.1862.

Alexander P. Anderson

Alexander P. Anderson

Alexander P. Anderson with the cannon he used to invent puffed grain for cereals, 1933.

Alexander P. Anderson

Alexander P. Anderson

Alexander P. Anderson, inventor of puffed grain cereals, c.1920.

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