Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-20 of 91

Photograph

Shaubena

Date: 
Description: A formal portrait of the Potowatomie chief Shaubena or (Shabona) made at Hennepin, Illinois shortly before his death in 1859. Shaubena was a grandnephew o...
Photograph

Portrait of Woman in Head Scarf

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of a seated elderly woman wearing a head scarf and a large plaid necktie.
Photograph

Portrait of Two Men on Chair

Date: 1900
Description: Studio portrait of two seated men with their legs crossed toward each other. One man has his arm over the chair back, and is sitting on the arm of the chai...
Photograph

Wright Passport Photograph

Date: 07 10 1956
Description: Unretouched passport photograph in front of a painted backdrop of Frank Lloyd Wright. He is holding a cane on his left arm and has a hat on his lap.
Photograph

Wright Passport Photograph

Date: 07 10 1956
Description: Unretouched passport photograph of Frank Lloyd Wright. He is holding a cane under his left arm.
Photograph

Mr. and Mrs. Wright

Date: 07 10 1956
Description: Unretouched waist-up portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright taken at the same time that each sat individually with Reierson for new passport photograp...
Photograph

Jefferson Prairie Marker

Date: 1952
Description: The Jefferson Prairie Marker, a monument marking the settlement of Jefferson Prairie in 1838. A young girl is standing on the right. The text on the marker...
Photograph

Sheep Shearing Contest

Date: 1951
Description: Winner Melvin Walker at work during a sheep shearing competition.
Photograph

Men on Motorcycles

Date: 
Description: Two men posed with motorcycles.
Photograph

Factory Worker at Rock Falls Works

Date: 1944
Description: Factory worker at International Harvester's Rock Falls Works.
Photograph

Scale at Rock Falls Works

Date: 1944
Description: Factory worker weighing parts on a scale at International Harvester's Rock Falls Works.
Photograph

Portrait of Three Men

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of three men wearing hats, posing in front of a painted backdrop, who are standing with each of their hands on the shoulders of a seated ma...
Photograph

Portrait of Lumberjack

Date: 1900
Description: Studio portrait of a lumberjack wearing a hat, fringed shirt, trousers, suspenders, and what appear to be spiked boots. He is holding a peavey and is posin...
Photograph

Man with Moustache

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of a seated man with a moustache, wearing a large white necktie, with a vest, and suit jacket. Probably Peter L. Moe, the owner of a hardwa...
Photograph

Woman with Lace Collar

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of a seated woman with a wide lace collar over a puffy-sleeved blouse, and a ribbon in her hair. Possibly Oce Thompson Lozier, the daughter...
Photograph

Two Women Wearing Hats

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of two seated women wearing large hats. They are both wearing belts over their dresses, and the woman on the right has a large lace collar.
Photograph

Woman Wearing Hat

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of a seated woman in front of a painted backdrop. She is wearing a hat and holding an umbrella in her right hand, possibly Effie Memholtz.
Photograph

Two Girls Wearing Hats and Coats

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of two girls wearing winter coats, gloves, and hats in front of a painted backdrop.
Photograph

Girl in White Dress

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of a girl standing in a white dress, holding up a part of her dress and resting her hand on a chair in front of a painted backdrop.
Photograph

Baby Sitting in Bowl

Date: 
Description: Studio portrait of a baby with bare feet sitting in a bowl in front of a painted backdrop.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: