Photo Sherman Joseph Fish in Civil War uniform, c. 1864

Photograph

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Photo Sherman Joseph Fish in Civil War uniform, c. 1864

Entry/Object ID

1986.30.1

Description

Acc. No. 86.30.1 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: C. 1864 Object: Photo, framed Description: Antique oval frame (gesso) with finish of dark graining, gold gesso inner liner & paper mat, containing a sepia tinted photo (reproduction by Dr. Vernon Rabbach-1986). Size: L-17 X W-15 inches History of Object: Framed photo of Sherman Joseph Fish (1848-1900), depicted in his Civil War uniform. An Alameda volunteer, he joined Company D., 8th Regiment of the Infantry at the age of 16 years. He arrived in Alameda in 1853 accompanied by his mother, Lydia and step-father, James Millington. Was among the first 7 children to attend the Schermerhorn School, Alameda's first public school, 1855. (See accompanying papers) Acquired from: Betty Correia Date: 5-30-85

Interpretative Labels

Label

4/27/2020 MvL: card had an old label stapled to it: Sherman Joseph Fish (1848-1900) Depicted in his Civil War uniform. An Alameda volunteer, he joined Company D., 8th Regiment of the Infantry at the age of 16 years. He arrived in Alameda in 1853 accompanied by his mother, Lydia and step-father, James Millington. Was among the first 7 children to attend the Schermerhorn School, Alameda's first public school, 1853. Donor: Betty Correia 1986 86.30.1

Label

5/28/2020 MvL: current label: CIVIL WAR VOLUNTEER SHERMAN JOSEPH FISH (1848-1900) Though only 16 years old, he managed to enlist in the Union Army and was assigned to Company D of the 8th Infantry Regiment. He is photographed here in his uniform. He had arrived in Alameda in 1853 along with his mother, Lydia, and his step-father, James Millington. He was among the first seven students to attend the Schermerhorn School, 1853, Alameda's first public school.