George F. Talbot, Portland, 1873

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George F. Talbot, Portland, 1873

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George Foster Talbot (1819-1907) was born in East Machias and graduated from Bowdoin College in 1837. He was a lawyer who practiced in East Machias and Skowhegan. He was appointed U.S. District Attorney in 1861 and moved to Portland in 1864.

Talbot was a supporter of abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison and supported liberal causes.

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About This Item

  • Title: George F. Talbot, Portland, 1873
  • Creator: Lamson
  • Creation Date: 1873
  • Subject Date: 1873
  • Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 17 cm x 11 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 525, vol. 1
  • Collection: Fraternity Club photograph collection
  • Object Type: Image

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