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Sybil Hanks and Family

Date: 06 07 1880
Description: Formal studio portrait of Sybil P. Hanks, her two sisters, DeWitt Ramsey, and another man.
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"Bumpsy" Anthony, Circus Clown

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Description: Circus clown, "Bumpsy" Anthony, stands in front of a tent.
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Circus Performers

Date: 1935
Description: Circus performer Harriet Hodgini, sits on the gate of a truck helping Otto Griebling, a circus clown, apply his makeup.
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State Board of Control Office

Date: 1893
Description: Detail of view of office of the Board of Control of Wisconsin Reformatory, Charitable and Penal Institutions located in the Wisconsin State Capitol additio...
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Circus Clown Sitting on Donkey

Date: 1909
Description: A circus clown sits astride a donkey outside a tent.
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Lakeside House

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Description: Illustration of the Lakeside House.
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WAVES Leaving with Bags

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Description: Five women dressed in WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) uniforms saluting and carrying suitcases, probably at the University of Wiscon...
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Elevated View of DeForest

Date: 1915
Description: Elevated view of DeForest. Caption reads: "Birdseye View, DeForest, Wis."
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House near Rock Formation

Date: 1920
Description: House built by an early Italian settler. At the time of the photograph, the home belonged to Mrs. Margaret Gelarde. Behind the house is a hill and rock for...
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Stone House in Genoa

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior view of an early stone house. An automobile is parked on the left side of the building.
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Fort Howard Hospital

Date: 1895
Description: View of the Fort Howard hospital.
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Women's Dorm Room

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Description: Group of women clowning around in dorm room with pennants on the wall.
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Jefferson School

Date: 1870
Description: Jefferson School, built on the site of the first cemetery in Janesville.
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Grignon House

Date: 1890
Description: The Grignon house was built (at the later address of 1313 Augustine Street) in 1836 by Charles Grignon. Charles Grignon was the son of Augustin Grignon, on...
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Blumenfeld House

Date: 1930
Description: Blumenfeld house, home of David Blumenfeld, 811 N. 4th Street.
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Vermont House

Date: 1914
Description: The Vermont House, a former tavern used as a residence.
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Petherick Sharp House

Date: 1910
Description: Petherick Sharp house, between Token Creek and Sun Prairie. Occupied by the Thompson family in the 1930s. William J. Petherick is standing in front of th...
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East Park

Date: 1895
Description: East Park Racine, with fountain and two small girls.
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Marquette County Courthouse

Date: 1935
Description: The entrance to the Marquette County Courthouse.
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St. Gabriel's Church

Date: 1908
Description: St. Gabriel's Church.

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