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John Muir with a Book

Date: 1908
Description: Portrait of John Muir. He is seated and is reading a book.
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Stephen Nicholas

Date: 1875
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Stephen Nicholas (1840-1901) of Chilton, Wisconsin. Stephen was a member of the Narragansett tribe. He served with Co. D, 1st ...
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Stephen Nicholas

Date: 1895
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Stephen Nicholas (1840-1901) of Chilton, Wisconsin. Stephen was a member of the Narragansett tribe. He served with Co. D, 1st ...
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Robert Salter Calling Card

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Description: A small business-size card featuring an quarter-length oval portrit of John Salter and his autograph: "Yours truly, R. Salter".
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William Howard Taft in Milwaukee

Date: 09 17 1909
Description: President Taft walking along a path at the Soldier's Home where he addressed veterans. Several others accompany the President, including Mayor David S. Ros...
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Portrait of Harry Houdini

Date: 1922
Description: Quarter-length publicity portrait of renowned escape artist Harry Houdini.
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Portrait of Harry Houdini

Date: 1919
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini.
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Mr. & Mrs. Houdini

Date: 1926
Description: Harry and Bess (Beatrice) Houdini in formal attire, the year of his death from acute appendicitis.
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Charles McCarthy

Date: 03 09 1917
Description: Candid portrait of Charles McCarthy.
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Governor Zimmerman As Ho-Chunk Chief

Date: 08 1927
Description: Outdoor portrait of former boxer, Tommy Gibbons, Father Gordon, and Governor Fred R. Zimmerman at a Ho Chunk (Winnebago) ceremony. Zimmerman is wearing a b...
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Michael Olbrich

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Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Michael B. Olbrich.
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Marcus Pomeroy

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Description: Full-length studio portrait of Marcus Mills Pomeroy standing next to a chair with his hand in his pocket.
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John Blaine, Robert M. La Follette, and Herman Ekern

Date: 1924
Description: Senator Robert La Follette (center) poses during his campaign for president with two of his lieutenants. Governor John J. Blain is on the left and Herman E...
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George Watson

Date: 02 1953
Description: George Watson, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Wisconsin, seated at his desk wearing a necktie and holding a pencil.
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Alexander Simplot and His Wife

Date: 1866
Description: Tintype of Alexander Simplot, sitting, and his wife, standing, who is wearing a fashionable hat and coat and holding a fur muff.
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Michael Kruszka

Date: 1890
Description: Head and shoulders studio portrait of Michael Kruszka, Representative of the 8th District in the Wisconsin Assembly.
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Leo Crowley

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Description: Three-quarter length portrait of Leo Crowley, chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of the United States. He is standing, holding his eyegl...
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Turck Family

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Description: Outdoor group portrait of the Turck family.
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Edwin E. Witte

Date: 1922
Description: A studio portrait of Edwin Witte as a young man.
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Charles J. Van Schaick Seated by Window

Date: 1942
Description: Informal portrait of Charles J. Van Schaick sitting by the window in his gallery, taken by his son Roy Van Schaick.

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