Historical Reference Files, ca. 1950 - ca. 1959
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Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
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David Glasgow Farragut (also spelled Glascoe; July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition. Born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Farragut was fostered by naval officer David Porter after the death of his mother...
Walker, Mary Edwards, 1832-1919
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Mary Edwards Walker was a Civil War physician, suffragist, and dress reformer. From the description of Postcard, 1888. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007785 Suffragette and pioneer female surgeon. From the description of Papers, 1885-1898, [Washington, D.C.] (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 35663594 Dr. Mary Edward Walker was a resident of Oswego Town, New York and is remembered as the first women to publicly wear pants. Her attire wa...
