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Citizens Volunteer Hospital

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.1339 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: Pagination: 1 carte de visite 6.3 x 10.2 cm Order a Copy

Image shows the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, with approximately 22 people standing on sidewalk in front of the Hospital. Imprint on recto "F. Gutekunst, Photog'r." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Citizens Vol. Hospital Phila. PA." "3.50." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Gutekunst. 704 & 706 Arch St. Philadelphia."

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