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Probable Site of Cadotte's House

Date: 1897
Description: Dirt trail passing log shack that was probably the home of Michael and Madeline Cadotte.
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Mary Ellen Nevin and her Sister

Date: 1897
Description: Interior of the kitchen at 12 North Broom Street, the residence of James and Mary Ellen Nevin, showing Mrs. Nevin and her sister cooking. James Nevin was ...
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View From Wisconsin State Capitol Dome Looking West

Date: 1897
Description: A view from the capitol looking west up State Street toward the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the Holy Redeemer Church, Holy Redeemer School, Red Gy...
Book or Pamphlet

Plano Manufacturing Company Catalog

Date: 1897
Description: Cover of an advertising catalog for the Plano Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of grain binders, mowers, headers, reapers, and hay rakes. The cover fea...
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Assembly Speaker's Desk

Date: 1897
Description: Assembly Speaker's desk, showing an unidentified woman, probably a tourist, standing by the Speaker's chair. In front of the Speaker's desk are the clerks'...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Thwaites' Office

Date: 1897
Description: Reuben Gold Thwaites, secretary of the State Historical Society, at his desk in the South Wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol. Thwaites succeeded Lym...
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High School Graduation in Opera House

Date: 1897
Description: Two young men and ten young women in white dresses sitting in a semi circle on the stage of the Black River Falls Opera House. The stage is decorated with ...
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W.T. Price Memorial Display

Date: 1897
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of memorial wreath grouping surrounding a draped portrait of W.T. Price. The wreaths have text which read: "...
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Portrait of Janus (James) Bruce Cartter

Date: 1897
Description: Studio portrait of a man posing sitting in a chair at a table with books on top, possibly Janus (James) Bruce Cartter, 1815-1897. He is in front of a paint...
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Large Memorial Wreaths

Date: 1897
Description: Studio portrait of various bouquet wreaths in several shapes, including a cross and anchor, in front of a painted backdrop.
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Sioux Give Away Horses

Date: 1897
Description: Sioux give away horses at the Rosebud Agency. A large group of people are watching from a shelter on the left covered with branches.
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Traveling Library in a Home

Date: 1897
Description: A traveling library station in the Saudvig home.
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Mrs. Clark's Residence

Date: 1897
Description: Mrs. Clark's residence.
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Traveling Library Station

Date: 1897
Description: Interior view of traveling library station including a sign that reads "Chew Fame" and a wood burning stove.
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Last Log Schoolhouse

Date: 1897
Description: Exterior view of the last log schoolhouse in Weston with students and their teacher posing outside.
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Farm near Dunnville

Date: 1897
Description: Exterior view of a farmhouse with a picket fence. In front of the house are two men and a horse-drawn carriage.
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Rural Lane in Downsville

Date: 1897
Description: View down dirt road, with a few homes on each side of the lane.
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Road into Town

Date: 1897
Description: Road lined with fences leading into town. Several houses are visible in the distance. A railroad track and electric or telegraph line runs along the left s...
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House in Madison

Date: 1897
Description: Cyanotype of an unidentified house in Madison.
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House in Madison

Date: 1897
Description: Cyanotype of an unidentified house in Madison.

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