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Indian Supply Wagon Train

Date: 1880
Description: Indian Supply Wagon Train in Ute Pass.
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Calf on Harley

Date: 1912
Description: A man poses next to his 1912 model Harley-Davidson motorcycle with a young calf in a crate strapped on the back of the motorcycle. Behind the man is a silo...
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Grover Cleveland

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Description: Waist-up portrait of Grover Cleveland.
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Surveying Fire Damage in the Third Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1904
Description: The remains of a second floor corridor in the North Wing of the Third Wisconsin State Capitol after the fire of February 27-28, 1904. This photograph docum...
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Jean Pond Miner with "Forward"

Date: 1893
Description: Sculptor Jean Pond Miner working on her statue "Forward" in the Wisconsin Building at the Columbian Exposition.
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Surveying Fire Damage to the Third Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 02 1904
Description: Elevated view of the damage to the East Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol caused by the fire of February 27-28. The statue of "Forward" can be seen...
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Female Circus Performer

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Description: Rose Dockrill of Delavan, Wisconsin. A female circus performer described as "a swell artist and fine looker and dresser."
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Meggett Building on Barstow

Date: 1884
Description: Stereograph of three-story brick building on a dirt road.
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Barstow Street and the Meggett Building

Date: 1884
Description: Stereograph view with the Meggett building on the right hand side, and another building along the left hand side. A church's steeple is visible behind the ...
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Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1868
Description: Stereograph of the Wisconsin State Capitol, without dome.
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Watertown River View

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Description: A view of the river passing through Watertown looking north from the Milwaukee Street bridge.
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The C.H. Bird Home

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Description: The C.H. Bird home, with a carriage and a group of ladies in front of it. The front seat of the carriage is Miss Ada Bird. Beside the carriage, stands he...
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Wisconsin State College Library

Date: 1958
Description: Wisconsin State College's new library.
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Stanley, Wisconsin

Date: 1889
Description: Stereograph view of a construction scene in Stanley.
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Mrs. Roseline Peck

Date: 1874
Description: Mrs. Roseline Peck, born 1808 - died 1898, first white woman in Madison, Wisconsin. She was the wife of the first tavern keeper, Eben Peck.
Book or Pamphlet

Runaway Slave

Date: 1837
Description: Image of a runaway slave with stick and satchel.
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Andrew Proudfit Engine Company No. 2

Date: 1881
Description: Andrew Proudfit Engine Company No. 2's steamer engine is shown in front of Central Fire Station at 10 South Webster Street.
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Looking West from the Wisconsin State Capitol

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Description: Stereograph view toward West Washington Avenue from the Wisconsin State Capitol during the construction of the fourth capitol building. Features the Capito...
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Portrait of a Woman Painter

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Description: A woman holds a paintbrush, palette, and painter's stick while observing her painting on an easel in front of her.
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Lake Mendota from Wisconsin State Capitol - Anaglyph

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Description: Stereograph view looking down State Street from the State Capitol during the construction of the fourth capitol building. The image features the Capitol Sq...

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