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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Stacks of the Historical Society Library

Date: 05 1896
Description: Minnie Oakley and Florence Baker Hayes (reaching for a book), two Historical Society librarians, during the period when the Society was housed in the South...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Stacks of the Historical Library

Date: 1898
Description: The circulation desk and study area in the Historical Society's library in the third Wisconsin State Capitol. This photograph taken by periodical librarian...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Rooms of the Historical Society

Date: 1898
Description: The Genealogical Alcove in the Historical Society's quarters in the third Wisconsin State Capitol. Although the Society had only moved into these rooms in ...
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Eau Claire Public Library

Date: 1896
Description: Bookshelves and desks within the Eau Claire Public Library Reading Room.
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Eau Claire Public Library

Date: 1896
Description: Interior view of the Eau Claire Public Library. Tables and bookshelves in the public library reading room.
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Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room

Date: 1901
Description: Library Reading Room as completed in 1901, showing skylights and ceiling fixtures, library tables and lights, and many University of Wisconsin students at ...
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Wisconsin Historical Society Periodical Reading Room

Date: 1901
Description: SHSW Periodical Reading Room, showing mezzanine stacks, original tables and lamps, and coffered ceiling treatment. Among the University of Wisconsin studen...
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Thordarson Library with Chandelier

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Description: Interior view of the Thordarson library with bookcases and a spectacular chandelier with buffalo horns. The building is of stone, with arched windows.
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Milwaukee Public Library

Date: 1904
Description: Interior of library with large open reading area and long tables and Windsor style chairs, a two-story high ceiling, and a balcony around the second level....
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Appleton Free Public Library

Date: 1905
Description: Interior view of the Appleton Free Public Library. There are reading tables, a librarian's desk, and bookshelves. Large light fixtures are hanging from the...
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Appleton Free Public Library

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Description: Interior view of the Appleton Free Public Library. There are reading tables, a librarian's desk, bookshelves, and a wicker chair. Two large light fixtures ...
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Beloit Public Library

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Description: Interior view of the Beloit Public Library. There are reading tables with large lamps, bentwood chairs, and bookshelves throughout the room.
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Elisha D. Smith Library

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Description: Interior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Lower left of photograph reads: "Va...
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Elisha D. Smith Library

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Description: Interior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Throughout the room in the foregrou...
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Mabel Tainter Memorial Library

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Description: Interior view of the Mabel Tainter Memorial Library. The library opened in 1891 and was funded by a $95,000 gift from Captain & Mrs. A. Tainter. On the rig...
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Milwaukee Downer College Library

Date: 02 1908
Description: Interior view of the Greene Memorial Library of Milwaukee-Downer College (now the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee). The image is part of a 14-page pamphl...
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Library at Wadsworth Hall

Date: 1910
Description: Interior view of the library at Wadsworth Hall. There is one large table with two lamps and several mismatched chairs. Sculptures and houseplants also deco...
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Reading Room at Friedsam Memorial Library

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Description: Interior of the reading room at Friedsam Memorial Library of St. Bonaventure University, founded in 1858. The reading room built in 1938 features rows of t...
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Slocum Hall at Ohio Wesleyan University

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Description: Interior of the library at Slocum Hall, built in 1898. Located on the campus of Ohio Wesleyan University, founded in 1842, the hall features an arcade and ...
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Library at Ladywood School

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Description: Interior of the library at Ladywood School. A fireplace can be seen on the right near tables and chairs. Bookshelves line the back walls.

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