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| Date: | 1885 |
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| Description: | Abraham Schmocker, a "hermit" who lived in "Stumptown" near Alma, seated on a bench outside his log cabin, holding a kitty. |
| Date: | 1874 |
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| Description: | View of the town which was founded by Swiss settlers in 1845. A group of women and children stands in front of a fence at 130 5th Avenue, the Gabriel Schi... |
| Date: | 07 16 1945 |
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| Description: | Part of the crowd celebrating the New Glarus Centennial. In the background is a monument in memory of the first settlers of the Swiss colony of New Glarus ... |
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| Description: | Statue in front of the Swiss Reform Church commemorating the first Swiss colony in 1845. |
| Date: | 05 19 |
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| Description: | Exterior view of the Swiss Reform Church. Monument commemorating the first Swiss colony in 1845 stands in front of the church. A small sign in the grass wa... |
| Date: | 08 16 1925 |
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| Description: | A large crowd of men, women, and children gathers outdoors to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Swiss settlement in New Glarus. |
| Date: | 10 16 1949 |
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| Description: | Three sisters and a brother are reunited for the first time in many years. Mrs. Robert Riesen, 67, of Meiringen, Switzerland, is seated on the left next t... |
| Date: | 1925 |
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| Description: | Outside the Swingli House, near a memorial for the first New Glarus settlers. |
| Date: | 06 14 1960 |
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| Description: | The home of Sybil Hanks at 525 Wisconsin Avenue was the setting for the Madison YWCA garden tea. The program centered around various nationalities. Left to... |
| Date: | 1905 |
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| Description: | Group portrait of 7 family members and a dog posing outside a home. Caption on envelope reads: "Family of Swiss Cheese makers. 1905." |
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