https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/73e643860c0a3c05b25c53cdc92925e7.jpg 4b6957e379b3c4d3d4c228f22f4d2ca8 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 1 Height 6500 Width 4300 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee Description An account of the resource Scanned pages of the Town of Chicopee Soldier's Record. Each page has a handwritten account of a Chicopee soldiers' record of service in the Civil War, including many details about the battles they were involved in, where and when they were captured, and other personal experiences in the war. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Howard O. Fiske, Civil War Soldier Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Soldier's Record, Town of Chicopee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1861-1865 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SR-268.0 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Chicopee (Mass.) Description An account of the resource Howard O. Fiske Born in Dover, N.H._Son of Moses fiske,_by occupation a Machinist,_Married,_at the age of 27 enlisted as a recruit in the 1st Regiment of Cavalry, Mass. Vols. Mustered into service August 6, 1862._In camp at Cambridge, Mass. till September 3, 1862._Thence to Washington; remained there in camp until November 5th following, when he proceeded to join the regiment at Hagerstown, Md. And was assigned to Company F._ From that time, he participated with the company in the various battles, skirmishes, and reconnoissances until June 17th, 1863._At that date occurred the cavalry fight at Aldie, Va._The regiment became entirely surrounded by a superior force of rebel cavalry, and was exposed to a terrible, galling fire. Fiske was shot through the heart and killed instantly. He died a hero’s death, fighting in the front rank, and his sabre was found by his side, covered with rebel blood. His comrades testified to his braver, fidelity, and patriotism. His body was buried on the field of battle. Civil War Soldier