J.T. Burbank Drumbs Postcard
Dublin Core
Title
J.T. Burbank Drumbs Postcard
Alternative Title
Joseph T. Burbank of St. Cloud G.A.R. Drummer Photo
Subject
St. Cloud (Fla.)
Grand Army of the Republic
Band
Military Music
Description
Photo depicts a man sitting at a drumset in front of an American flag. Written on the kick drum is, "J.T. Burbank of the Wonder City St. Cloud Fla. Plays five drums cymbals trup't-kazoo." On the back of the photo is a printed label that says, " J.T. Burbank -- One man band with his five drums, kazoo, cymbals and trumpet. Mr. Burbank was a member of the St. Cloud GAR."
Joseph Tripp Burbank was born in 1835 in Pennsylvania. Working as a baker for most of his life, he served with the Union Army during the Civil War from May 1861 to June 1864. While in the military, Burbank picked up music and continued to play in his spare time for the St. Cloud G.A.R.
This postcard is part of a private collection kept by Roger Hipel of St. Cloud, Florida.
Joseph Tripp Burbank was born in 1835 in Pennsylvania. Working as a baker for most of his life, he served with the Union Army during the Civil War from May 1861 to June 1864. While in the military, Burbank picked up music and continued to play in his spare time for the St. Cloud G.A.R.
This postcard is part of a private collection kept by Roger Hipel of St. Cloud, Florida.
Source
Original 5 x 3 inch black and white postcard (photo?): Private Collection of Roger Hipel.
Is Part Of
St. Cloud Collection, Osceola County Collection, RICHES.
Format
application/pdf
Extent
3.24 MB
Medium
5 x 3 inch black and white postcard (photo?)
Language
eng
Type
Still Image
Coverage
St. Cloud, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
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Curator
Williams, Rachel
Source Repository
Private Collection of Roger Hipel
External Reference
"New York, Grand Army of the Republic Records, 1866-1931," database, Ancestry.com, Accessed January 10, 2020, entry for Joseph Tripp Burbank.
Collection
Citation
“J.T. Burbank Drumbs Postcard,” RICHES, accessed June 17, 2025, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/11689.