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| Date: | 1908 |
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| Description: | Exterior view library. Caption reads: "Farnsworth Public Library, Oconto, Wis." |
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| Description: | View towards the front of the library. A woman and three girls are standing on front steps. Caption reads: "Farnsworth Public Library, Oconto, Wis." |
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| Description: | Exterior view of the Farnsworth Public Library in Oconto. The library opened in 1903 and was funded by a donation of $15,000 from Mr. George Farnsworth. Ab... |
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| Description: | Oconto Beer Label brewed by Oconto Brewing Company. The company logo is a crowned shield with the letters "O B Co" flanked by stalks of wheat. |
| Date: | 1935 |
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| Description: | This map shows streets, railroads, and city wards. Streets, the Oconto River, and the Green Bay are labeled. The bottom of the map reads: "Compliments of O... |
| Date: | 1895 |
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| Description: | View of library and dining room in the home of Lucy and W.A. Holt. Above the fireplace are books, framed photos, a vase with flowers, and a mirror. Orienta... |
| Date: | 1902 |
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| Description: | W.A. Holt and Rev. John Robertson Macartney are escorting the Holt children home from Sunday School. Names from left to right: W.A. Holt, Alfred Holt, Jean... |
| Date: | 1942 |
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| Description: | Doug DeWitt is sitting behind the drums. The words "Rhythm Wreckers" are printed on the drum face. Behind Doug DeWitt, on a shelf, are several things: a re... |
| Date: | 1903 |
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| Description: | A studio portrait of mother (Lucy Rumsey Holt) and daughter (Eleanor Holt). Looking up, Eleanor Holt appears to be asking her mother to read her a story. T... |
| Date: | 1905 |
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| Description: | Lucy Rumsey Holt's concert harp and music stand are on the right side of the living room or music room. Behind the harp is a large wooden bookcase with gla... |
| Date: | 05 1914 |
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| Description: | With her side to the camera, Lucy Rumsey Holt is sitting at her desk in her bedroom. Sunlight is streaming in from the window on the left. The bedroom wall... |
| Date: | 1906 |
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| Description: | Group portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Eleanor Holt sitting at a small table, writing or drawing on paper, with classmates kneeling and standing... |
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