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Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Indian Father and Sons

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Description: Wisconsin Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) Indians Foster DeCorah and sons. Foster and son Robert served in Co. D of the 128th Infantry and were killed in WWI.
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Boy Dressed in Native American Clothing

Date: 1925
Description: A boy is standing at the entrance to a teepee. He is dressed in Native American clothing, and is holding an axe.
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Shab-eh-nay

Date: 1858
Description: A formal photographic portrait of the Potowatomi chief Shab-eh-nay (Shau-be-na, or Shabbona), who died in 1859. Shab-eh-nay was photographed shortly before...
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Indian Garden Bed

Date: 1912
Description: Indian cultivated garden beds, partially covered with snow, "South of West over the big area." Now known as the Eulrich Site, a mile from the shore of Lake...
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Stone Marker of White Crow's Village

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Description: Close-up view of an etched stone that says, "Kaw Kay Kawsawkaws (White Crow) Village 1832."
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Native American Blister Rust Crew

Date: 1933
Description: Three men working near a tree. During 1933 Menominee Indians protected over 4000 acres of white pines from the blister rust threat.
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Billy Tiger

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Description: Full-length portrait of Billy Tiger, a Seminole Native American, posed in full regalia standing next to a chair.
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Jimmy Tiger and Little Billy

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Description: A portrait of Little Billy and Jimmy Tiger, two Seminole Native Americans. Both are wearing hats and intricate native clothing. Caption reads: "Jimmy Tiger...
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Totem Pole in Peninsula State Park

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Description: The totem pole has a carved wooden bear clinging to the top. The totem pole was erected in 1927 in honor of the aboriginal inhabitants of Wisconsin. Potawa...
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William Link

Date: 1920
Description: Full-length portrait of William Link in full regalia outdoors at Skunk Hill.
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Mask with Open Mouth

Date: 02 1970
Description: Wooden carved mask inspired by Pacific West coast native art styles with an eagle beak and eyes, gaping fish mouth, and fish tail motifs on its cheeks. It ...

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