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Leaping the Chasm

Date: 1886
Description: Ashley Bennett, son of photographer H.H. Bennett, is captured in mid-air as he jumps to Stand Rock.
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Man Leaping to Stand Rock

Date: 1886
Description: Man leaping the chasm with feet forward, about to land.
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Raftsman's Series No. 1405: Pastime. Dick Dancing For The Boys

Date: 1886
Description: Stereograph of a group of men standing and sitting on a raft, watching Dick Stevenson in the center dancing. Zack Dugas is at left clapping time, and Jack ...
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Raftsman's Series No. 1430: Taking A Drink After A Hard Pull

Date: 1886
Description: Stereograph of a man lying on his stomach on a raft drinking water from the river. A second man crouches on the edge of the raft while a third man is stand...
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Clippers Baseball Team

Date: 1886
Description: The Neillsville "Clippers" baseball team pose for portrait in front of a painted backdrop.
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Western Rifle Association Tournament

Date: 1886
Description: Participants, spectators, and the competition grounds of the Western Rifle Association Tournament.
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Western Rifle Association Tournament

Date: 1886
Description: Men and boys participate in the Western Rifle Association Tournament. Many of the participants are sitting under umbrellas and holding their guns. Severa...
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Western Rifle Association Tournament

Date: 1886
Description: Participants at the Western Rifle Association Tournament in Wapello, Iowa. Many of the men are holding guns. A farmhouse and farm buildings are in the ba...
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Western Rifle Association Tournament

Date: 1886
Description: Participants at the Western Rifle Association Tournament, Wapello, Iowa, seated and standing by a small stream. Several of the men are holding guns.
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Raftsman's Series No. 1430: Taking A Drink After A Hard Pull - Anaglyph

Date: 1886
Description: Stereograph of a man lying on his stomach on a raft drinking water from the river. A second man is crouching on the edge of the raft, while a third man is ...
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A Procession Led by Children

Date: 1886
Description: A procession of the Monona Lake Assembly led by children carrying flowers. The Monona Lake Assembly Pavilion is partially visible on the left.
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Monona Lake Assembly

Date: 1886
Description: Women and children, who are members of the Monona Lake Assembly, relax beneath the trees at the Monona Lake Assembly grounds. There are tents and small bui...

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