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George Washington Elms

Date: 1933
Description: A posted sign reads: "George Washington Elms, From Mt. Vernon, VA to Mt. Vernon, WIS. Planted May 6th, 1916," at the Forest of Fame, consisting of trees gr...
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Building and River

Date: 1920
Description: A large building, possibly a mill, next to a river.
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Howard Russell and Dog Team

Date: 1920
Description: Howard Russell with dog team bringing the mail to La Pointe.
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Surveying Fire Damage

Date: 02 1904
Description: Ruins of the second floor of the North Wing (looking south), after the fire that destroyed most of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. In addition to the ch...
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Little Oscar and Wienermobile Driver

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Description: Meinhardt Raabe, dressed as Little Oscar and wearing a hat that reads "Yellow Band Wieners," is standing in front of the Wienermmobile and holding one side...
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Church

Date: 04 28 1925
Description: Exterior of church with people walking toward the entrance.
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Green Lake Congregational Church

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view across road towards the Congregational Church.
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Lizzie Kander and Simon Kander

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Description: Informal outdoor portrait of Lizzie Black and Simon Kander.
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Woman Sitting at Picnic Table

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Description: Woman sitting at picnic table outdoors.
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Saint Raphael's Cathedral

Date: 1945
Description: View of St. Raphael's Cathedral on West Main Street.
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Young Man Poses with Snowman

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Description: Young man sitting on sled poses with snowman.
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Henry Lawrence Ahlgren and Harriet Gleason

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Description: Outdoor portrait of Henry Lawrence Ahlgren (1908-2004) and Harriet Gleason (1911-1998) while students at the University of Wisconsin. The couple married Fe...
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Knopf in Minnesota

Date: 08 1961
Description: Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, Sr., photographed while visiting the cabin of author Sigurd Olson at Listening Point. Knopf published all eight of Olson's books...
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Tenney Park: Andrew Webb Jr. and Al. Weaver

Date: 1920
Description: Andrew Webb Jr. and Al. Weaver standing on a bridge over the "Catfish" (Yahara) River in Tenney Park.
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Yahara River

Date: 1920
Description: View of the Yahara, or "Catfish" River.
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That Hoola Shimmy: Two Men Playing Ukeleles

Date: 1920
Description: Two young men dressed in suits and ties playing ukeleles on a residential street.
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White Rock Tavern

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Description: Exterior view of the White Rock Tavern. A large dog is laying in the shade of the building entrance. A large neon sign hangs from the front of the building...
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Neighborhood House Boys Camping Scrapbook: Fire Tower

Date: 07 1941
Description: Fire tower at Pigeon Lake Boys' Camp, a summer camp sponsored by the Recreation Department of the Work Projects Administration. Thirteen boys associated wi...
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Dorothy Sunne in Winter Coat and Cap

Date: 1926
Description: Dorothy Sunne (b. 1922) stands on a stump in front of her house. She is wearing a winter coat with a cap, stockings and shoes.
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Hazel Marsden

Date: 1932
Description: Hazel Marsden, a 12-year old student at Prairie School, holds gladiolus flowers from her garden. There is a tobacco plant growing among the flowers.

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