Name/Title
Fort Jefferson, Dry TortugasEntry/Object ID
1988.04.0003Description
Postcard depicting a sketch of the interior courtyard of an old fort. The description on the verso reads, 'Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas, Florida. Located 60 miles west of Key West, this old fort was started before the Civil War. The major role played by the fort was that of a prison. The most famous prisoner incarcerated here was Dr. Samuel A. Mudd, who gave medical attention to Booth, President Lincoln's slayer.'Collection
Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
