Stickney, Joseph L.

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Stickney graduated the U.S. Naval Academy in 1862, and rose to the rank of lieutenant before pursuing a career as a newspaper reporter. In 1898, Stickney reported for the Chicago Tribune from the bridge of Admiral George Dewey's flagship Olympia during the Battle of Manila Bay. He continued to work as a newsman until his death on May 25, 1907 at the age of 58.

From the description of Collection, 1825-1992, bulk 1898-1900 (Independence Seaport Museum). WorldCat record id: 184985056

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creatorOf Stickney, Joseph L. Collection, 1825-1992, bulk 1898-1900 Independence Seaport Museum
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Philippines
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War correspondents
Foreign correspondents
Journalists
Manila Bay, Battle of, Philippines, 1898
Reporters and reporting
South African War, 1899-1902
Spanish
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Active 1825

Active 1992

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