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Marquette and Joliet Marker

Date: 1908
Description: A view of the Marquette-Joliet historical marker. Erected by the Wau-bun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Governor Philipp and President Taft

Date: 1908
Description: Wisconsin Governor Emmanuel L. Philipp with U.S. President William Howard Taft.
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General Store

Date: 1908
Description: View along an unpaved street towards a white building on the right. It appears to house a general store, and signs are on the front of the building. Handwr...
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Farnsworth Public Library

Date: 1908
Description: Exterior view library. Caption reads: "Farnsworth Public Library, Oconto, Wis."
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Oconto River Falls

Date: 1908
Description: Falls of the Oconto River with footbridge. Caption reads: "The Falls at Oconto Falls, Wis."
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Oshkosh Public Library

Date: 1908
Description: Exterior view of the Oshkosh Public Library. The cornerstone was laid in May of 1899, and the library was finally complete in September of 1900. Located on...
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Oshkosh Public Library

Date: 1908
Description: View across street towards the Oshkosh Public Library, located on Washington Avenue. The cornerstone was laid in May of 1899 and the library was finally co...
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Lake and Bridge Road

Date: 1908
Description: Elevated view of lake and and a bridge road. A man is standing on the road, and a boat is pulled up near the bridge. There is a building on the opposite sh...
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Boat on Lake and Bridge Road

Date: 1908
Description: View from shoreline towards a man on a boat on lake, and a bridge road in the background on the left. Caption reads: "Greetings from Okauchee, Wis."
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Christian Reformed Church

Date: 1908
Description: Christian Reformed Church. Caption reads: "Christian Reformed Church, Oostburg, Wis."
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Tall-tale Postcard: Bringing in the Sheaves

Date: 1908
Description: Photomontage of a farm scene with giant produce. A man and a woman stand on top of a giant ear of corn, resting on a horse-drawn cart. Around them are mor...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Our Watermelons Grow Big

Date: 1908
Description: Photomontage of a horse-drawn cart that is hauling giant watermelons broken down in the middle of a road. The driver of the cart inspects the broken wheel ...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Giant Corn Cob

Date: 1908
Description: Photomontage of two men riding a giant ear of corn resting on a large, flatbed horse-drawn cart. The driver is standing on the corn, preparing to whip the ...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Showing Off the Corn

Date: 1908
Description: Photomontage of a man, wearing a bow tie and straw boater hat, sitting on top of a giant ear of corn. A crowd of onlookers gather around the man, suggestin...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Potatoes Grow Big in Our State

Date: 1908
Description: Photomontage of a man, wearing overalls, sitting on a mound of giant potatoes resting on a flatbed horse-drawn cart. The man is sitting sideways, holding t...
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Shot In The Hand — Apsaroke

Date: 1908
Description: The original caption reads: "A biographical sketch of this subject is given in Volume IV, page 204." A waist-up portrait of a man in profile.
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Tall-tale Postcard: A Heavy One

Date: 1908
Description: Photomontage of a giant ear of corn resting on a flatbed wagon. The ear is so heavy that is has broken the hitch, and the driver is going to assess the da...
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Young Boy with Tricycle

Date: 1908
Description: Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a young boy with a tricycle.
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U.S. Post Office

Date: 1908
Description: Colorized view of the U.S. Post Office and its surrounding streets. Caption reads: "Post Office, Madison, Wis."
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Picnic in University Heights

Date: 1908
Description: Four girls are sitting on a hill in University Heights. The city of Madison is in the background.

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