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Burning of German Textbooks
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"Here lies the remains of German in B.H.S." is written on the pavement next to a smoldering pile of German textbooks. A car is parked along the curb in the background.
June 13, 1918
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
Publication Information
| Creator | Trimpey, Ephraim Burt |
|---|---|
| Date Created | June 13, 1918 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 18 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Ephraim Burt Trimpey photographs, circa 1910-1940 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 392 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126162902121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Bonfire
1918
Men in hats are gathered around a nighttime bonfire, which was probably part of an anti-German demonstration.
Ephraim Burt Trimpey
1940
A seated self-portrait of the photographer. He wears eyeglasses, and a suit with vest and floppy cravat.
Alice Kent Trimpey
1930
Mrs. Ephraim Burt Trimpey points to a zinnia blooming in a late summer garden. She us wearing a hat and fur-trimmed coat.
The Trimpey Residence
1935
View from street of the home of Ephraim Burt and Alice Kent Trimpey, 719 Oak Street, after a snowfall. The classical revival style house has symmetrical wings with porches and a columned front entr...
Alice Kent Trimpey with a Doll
1945
Mrs. Trimpey sits in a chair holding her doll, Emeline.
