19th Century

william stinson soule

Born 1836 Died 1908 Works span 1870–1870

William Stinson Soule: A Life in Photography Early Life and Military Service William Stinson Soule, also known as Will Soule, was born on August 26, 1836, in Turner, Maine, the son of John Soule and Mary (née True). His early life took a dramatic turn with the outbreak of the American Civil War. He enlisted with the 13th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, serving the Union Army. Soule was wounded at the Battle of Antietam on September…

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1870

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1870

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Chronological Journey

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william stinson soule

1836 – 1908

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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