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Turtle Effigy Mound

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Description: A turtle effigy mound on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, outlined by melting snow.
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Turtle Mound on Observatory Hill

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of a double-tailed turtle effigy mound on Observatory Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Raddatz Rockshelter and Natural Bridge

Date: 1954
Description: Raddatz Rockshelter and Natural Bridge, known by archaeologists as 47 SK-5. The bridge is made of sand stone, reaching 35 feet in height, and is the larges...
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Jaw Bone

Date: 1936
Description: The jaw bone of a bison as found in the earth.
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Tent at Interstate Park

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Description: Tent covering the excavation site of the bones of extinct bison. Milo Mickelson and Lester Giesler are standing in the doorway of the tent.
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Native American Picture Rocks Number 1

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Description: An elevated view of Native American picture rocks, also known as petroglyphs. Caption reads: "Indian Picture Rocks No. 1. Smith's Ferry, PA."
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Native American Picture Rocks Number 2

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Description: An elevated view of Native American picture rocks, also known as petroglyphs. Caption reads: "Indian Picture Rocks No. 2. Smith's Ferry, PA."
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Native American Picture Rocks Number 3

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Description: An elevated view of Native American picture rocks, also known as petroglyphs. Caption reads: "Indian Picture Rocks No. 3. Smith's Ferry, PA."
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Native American Petroglyphs

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Description: A view of Native American petroglyph rock carvings near Tucson.
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Native American Petroglyphs

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Description: Native American petroglyph rock carvings near Tucson.
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Petroglyphs near Tucson

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Description: Native American petroglyph rock carving near Tucson.
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Native American Petroglyphs near Tucson

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Description: A view of Native American petroglyph rock engravings near Tucson.
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Sphinx de Gizeh

Date: 1890
Description: The Sphinx at Giza in Egypt. Three men are standing or sitting on the shoulder of the Sphinx, and several men are sitting in the shade below with two camel...
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Map of the Chain-O'-Lakes, Waupaca, Wisconsin : A Guide for those who, Loving Beauteous Nature, Would Seek Recreation in Her Fairest Haunts

Date: 1898
Description: This 1896 map of the Chain-O-Lakes region of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, shows the lakes and streams, some topography, archaeological sites, roads, railroad...
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Ensemble of the Diggings at Ali Bacha

Date: 03 23 1927
Description: Ensemble of diggings at Ali Bacha. View looking downhill towards three men working on an archaeological excavation in Algeria, Africa. On the left an indig...
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Archeological Chart of Koshkonong Lake Wisconsin

Date: 06 30 1907
Description: Map is ink on tracing paper. The left margin has an index of archeological sites around Koshkonong Lake. Lake Koshkonong is labelled.
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"A Votre Sante"

Date: 1930
Description: Slightly elevated view of a group of men, women and children having a meal outdoors on the ground. They are gathered around a box being used as a table. Cu...
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Arch at Kremassa

Date: 1930
Description: The remains of an arch surrounded by tumbled stones and ruins of an archaeological site. A dirt track in the foreground goes through the arch and rises to ...
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Logan African Expedition

Date: 04 15 1930
Description: Outdoor group portrait of the Logan African Expedition, Berriche, Algeria. Six men and a toddler are crouching or kneeling in the foreground. Behind them m...
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Camp Pond

Date: 05 1930
Description: Camp Pond in North Africa. A rock in the fire pit in the foreground has "Camp Pond" painted on it. Three tents, three people, two upside down bicycles and ...

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