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This is a photograph of Robert McNown dressed in his military uniform. He is identified as a member of the 2nd Kansas Volunteers, Company D. McNown came to Indianola, Kansas, in 1855 and was involved in abolitionist activities. According to a family history, he was killed during the Civil War. The caption of the image indicates he was the husband of Sarah Drought.
Date: Between 1861 and 1865
Item Number: 227135
Call Number: 2012-295 (digital image)
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 227135
Collections - Photograph
Date - 1861-1869
Military - Wars - Civil War
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
Places - Cities and towns - Indianola
Places - Counties - Shawnee
Thematic Time Period - Civil War, 1861 - 1865
Type of Material - Photographs
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