Item 16129 - John Neal, Portland, ca. 1900

Item 16129 - John Neal, Portland, ca. 1900
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Item 16129
John Neal, Portland, ca. 1900
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Photograph from a portrait of John Neal (1793-1876).

Written on the photo is: "From a portrait in 1821-or 2 by Miss Sarah Peale niece of Rembrandt Peale age 29-30."

Neal wrote several novels, edited and published in numerous periodicals, and became involved in wide-ranging causes including phrenology, gymnastics, boxing, women's rights, anti-racism, civic improvement and temperance.

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