G.A.R. Encampment
| Text on front reads: "G.A.R. Encampment. June 14-16, 1916. Ripon, Wis." An arched monument honoring the Grand Army of the Republic, crowned with the Seal of the State of Wisconsin and American flags, located in the Public Square. Phrases on the monument read, one the left side of arch: "Fifty Three Regiments Infantry", "Thirteen Batteries Light Artillery", "One Company Sharpshooters". Phrases on the right side of arch read: "Four Regiments Cavalry", One Regiment Heavy Artillery", and (unreadable). |
| Image ID: | 148709 |
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| Creation Date: | 06 15 1916 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Ripon |
| County: | Fond du Lac |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.5 x 5.5 inches |
| Divided back. Stampbox indicates AZO Professional photographic paper, manufactured by Kodak, 1904-1918. Real Photo Postcard. The following information is from the Ripon Historical Society. |
| Arches |
| Cities and towns |
| Seals (Numismatics) |
| Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Monuments |
| Outdoor photography |
| Flags |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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