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Chippewa Portrait

Date: 1913
Description: A postcard of a Native American (Ojibwa) at Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. This image is part of an exhibit about Native Americans prepared by Paul Vanderbilt...
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Plum Lake Boat Ride

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Description: Large group of guests at Warner's Resort, Plum Lake, enjoying a boat ride.
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Bridge at Wilsie's White Birch Lodge

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Description: A wooded lakeside scene at Wilsie's WHite Birch Lodge including a small bridge and a footpath leading to picnic tables. Caption reads: "Scene at Wilsie's W...
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First Forest Patrol Flight

Date: 1950
Description: Wisconsin Historical Marker near Trout Lake. The marker recognizes the first ever forest patrol flight.

The marker text reads:

"FIRST FOREST PATROL FLI...

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Along the Bank of Trout Lake

Date: 03 22 1913
Description: A photographic postcard mailed from Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. A railroad track is running along the bank. On either side of the track are tall trees. Ca...
Postcard

Trout Lake Timber

Date: 1912
Description: Photographic postcard of a stand of tall trees in the forest at Trout Lake. A hat is hanging on the trunk of a tree in the center.
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Trees for Tomorrow Environmental Center

Date: 1960
Description: Aerial view of the Trees for Tomorrow Environmental Center, with buildings, grounds, roads, and the Eagle River. Founded in 1944.
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The Road to "The Morey"

Date: 1905
Description: The two-track unpaved road to "The Morey" northeast of Eagle River, on the east side of Otter Lake. Caption reads: "The Road to 'The Morey.'"
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Ani-wa-bia, the Medicine Man

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Description: Colorized postcard of a Lac du Flambeau medicine man in traditional dress holding a drum and a knife. Other people are standing behind him. Caption reads: ...
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Totem Pole

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Description: View of a pole with cloth fabric hanging on it. The side of a building is on the right. Caption reads: "Totem Pole, Lac du Flambeau, Wis."
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"Big George"

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Description: Portrait of an old Ojibwa man smoking a cigar.
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Behold the Fisherman

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Description: Postcard with drawing of a fish leaping from the water, and text that reads: "He ariseth early and disturbeth the whole household. He maketh mighty prepara...
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Work of Beavers in the "Land O'Lakes"

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Description: Close-up of a tree trunk that has been chewed through. Caption reads: "Work of Beavers in the 'Land O'Lakes.'"

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