Samuel Howard

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Title

Samuel Howard

Description

Samuel Howard drove cows by foot from Brighton to Randolph, walking behind the herd to prevent stragglers and assisted by a canine companion. He did this for his health after being threatened with "consumption" (which today is known as tuberculosis). This image shows Howard with his dog.

Creator

Nate C. Wheeler, Weymouth

Publisher

Digital image: Randolph Historical Commission

Date

ca. 1880-1890

Contributor

Donated to the Quincy Historical Society by Mrs. Walter Howland and Mrs. Stella Fox; donated to the Randolph Historical Society by the Quincy Historical Society, 1992

Relation

Collection: Photographs from the Quincy Historical Society

Identifier

1992.4.5a

Citation

Nate C. Wheeler, Weymouth, “Samuel Howard,” Turner Free Library Digital History Collection, accessed May 6, 2024, https://turnerfreelibrary.omeka.net/items/show/855.