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United States Naval Training Camp

Date: 1918
Description: A view of uniforms hanging on a clothesline and cabins in a wooded area at the United States Naval Training Camp.
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The Eagle House

Date: 1911
Description: Exterior of cabin in Chippewa County where Old Abe was kept after his capture as a wild eaglet. The cabin is referred to as the "Eagle House".
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Eagle House Postcard

Date: 1911
Description: Postcard featuring a picture and description of the "Eagle House" where Old Abe, Wisconsin's Civil War eagle and mascot of Wisconsin's 8th Volunteer Regime...
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Lumber Camp Scene

Date: 1911
Description: Group portrait of loggers and support staff in a lumber camp. In front (holding dog) is T.J. Thompson, a man that traveled using a sled pulled by his dog. ...
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Laplanders with their Reindeer Sled Teams

Date: 1918
Description: Two men and a young boy pose on sleds near their teams of reindeer in front of a house and its outbuildings. In the background is a large building with oni...
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Interior of Cabin

Date: 1918
Description: The interior of the officers quarters of the 310th U.S. Army Engineer Corps while they were deployed to Archangel [Archangelsk], Russia. Flags are hanging...
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Bessie Love in a scene still for "The Aryan."

Date: 1916
Description: In a scene still for the silent film "The Aryan," Bessie Love sits on a bed in a rustic room in her role as Mary Jane Garth, an innocent young girl crossin...
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Planting Camp North End of Trout Lake

Date: 05 1911
Description: Trout Lake was the site of the first forest planting or nursery. This camp was at the north end of Trout Lake.
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Lake Tomahawk Ranger Station

Date: 1914
Description: A view of the Lake Tomahawk ranger station taken about 1914 when the buildings were new. Shows the ranger's residence, water tower, the barn for horses wit...
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Hunters on the Pond

Date: 1910
Description: View across water towards a group of seven men posing on a dock in front of a small hunting shack in the middle of a marsh. Ducks hang on stringers attache...
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North Side Landing, Mirror Lake

Date: 1910
Description: View across water towards the North Side Landing. There is a covered tour boat at the edge of the lake and passengers on board. At the shoreline is a cabin...
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View on Cranberry Lake at Everett's Resort

Date: 1910
Description: View across water towards lakeside cabins among birch trees at the resort on Catfish Lake, east of Eagle River off of STH 70. There is a pier in the foregr...
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Settlers Cabin

Date: 08 1915
Description: Jack standing on a pier with his hands on his hips. Behind him are two men and settlers' cabins.
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Tent and Shack

Date: 08 1915
Description: The Gang's tent and camp is set up next to an abandoned shack. Their bed rolls are on the ground near the tent.
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Indian Village

Date: 1910
Description: A view of an Indian Village, including wikiups, a canoe, a cabin, and a dog. There is a lake in the background.
Postcard

At the Seven Pines

Date: 01 20 1916
Description: Elevated view across lawn and river toward two buildings on a hill, including the main lodge on the right. A stairway leads down to the river on the right,...
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Seven Pines Lodge Grounds

Date: 01 20 1916
Description: Exterior view of the grounds at the Seven Pines Lodge. Three buildings are in the distance. Caption reads: "At The Seven Pines, Lewis, Wis."
Postcard

Seven Pines Boat House

Date: 01 20 1916
Description: Exterior view of a boathouse, with a canoe on the water nearby. There are two bridges, and abuilding is on hill in the background on the left. Caption read...
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Willow Dale at North End of Rock Lake

Date: 1916
Description: A row of three small cabins with screened-in porches. Groups of people are sitting in front of each cabin. Caption reads: "Willow Dale at North End of Rock...
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Group Portrait of Household Employees

Date: 1916
Description: Group portrait of four household employees posing in front of the door of a cabin.

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