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Man Mound Historical Marker

Date: 1920
Description: Historic site marker to commemorate Man Mound and to mark Man Mound Park. The inscription reads "Man Mound Park. Mound located and platted by W.H. Canfield...
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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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Water Spirit Burial Mound

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Description: A view of a two-tailed water spirit burial mound on the grounds of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus near Observatory Hill.
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Bison Jaw in the Peat Pit

Date: 1936
Description: The jaw bone of Bison Occidentalis in the peat pit at Interstate Park.
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Bear Effigy Mound

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Description: Elevated view of bear effigy mound outlined in chalk at Lake Koshkonong.
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Violet Lee Dousman and Fellow Travelers in Egypt

Date: 1896
Description: Group portrait including Violet Lee Dousman (back row, 4th from left) and her fellow travelers on a trip to Egypt.
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Violet Lee Dousman and Fellow Travelers and Guides

Date: 1896
Description: A group portrait of Violet Lee Dousman (back row, 3rd from left) and her fellow travelers, guides and Egyptians on a trip to Giza, Egypt. Five people are r...
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Effigy Mound at Big Bend

Date: 06 1911
Description: A field party of members of the Wisconsin Archaeological Society visit an effigy mound at Big Bend. The men are dressed in suits and hats.
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Charles E. Brown

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Description: Portrait of Charles Brown. He is sitting outdoors on the grass leaning against a tree trunk and holding a plant in his left hand.
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Charles E. Brown and Friends

Date: 08 01 1929
Description: Charles Brown and two other men are sitting on the grass at the Shermer Indian Village site.
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Charles Brown and Vivian Morgau

Date: 05 30 1931
Description: Charles Brown and Vivian Morgau are at the excavation site of mound No. 5 at the Reynolds farm.
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Fort Crawford Excavations

Date: 1938
Description: Elevated view of excavations of the first Fort Crawford by Leland Cooper. Seven people are working around the trenches. Villa Louis is in the background.
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Fort Crawford

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Description: Elevated view of Fort Crawford facing west showing north row of buildings. The Mississippi River is in the background. Typewritten caption reads: "Fort Cra...
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Fort Crawford Palisade

Date: 1938
Description: A horizontal view of the palisade between old Fort Crawford and the military hospital. The number "30" has been placed in the trench on the left.
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Fort Crawford Palisade

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Description: A vertical view of the palisade between old Fort Crawford and the military hospital. The number "30" is in the right trench.
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Completed Excavations at Fort Crawford

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Description: Completed excavations at Fort Crawford showing the north row of buildings. Caption reads: "N. Row Bldgs. Completed excavations, Ft. Crawford."

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