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Chautauqua Meeting

Date: 1906
Description: Families gathered in front of large tents at a Chautauqua meeting.
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Belle Case La Follette Addressing Farmers

Date: 1915
Description: Belle Case La Follette, wife of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., addressing a group of farmers during a tour on the Chautauqua circuit during which she frequent...
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Man at Chautauqua

Date: 1906
Description: A man in bow tie and suspenders sits in front of a small tent. Next to him is a rocking chair with a sign on it that says "Don't you see I'm Lonely." Writt...
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The Casino

Date: 1880
Description: Monona Lake Assembly, The Casino. This structure, including the ice house and provision space, designed by Conover and Porter and built for $1700.00 in Jun...
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Lake Chautauqua Auditorium

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Description: Interior of an auditorium at Lake Chautauqua, founded in 1874. The audience observes a group of people on a platform in the center. A flag hangs from the c...
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Chautauqua Grounds

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Description: View of the Chautauqua Grounds, founded in 1874. Groups of people gather around tents on the grounds. Caption reads: "Chautauqua Grounds, Galesburg, ILL."
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Chautauqua Grounds

Date: 1910
Description: A group of men and girls stand in front of a large tent at Chautauqua Grounds, an establishment founded in 1874. The girls hold a sign that reads, "J.F. Eg...
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Chautauqua Officers

Date: 1910
Description: View of eight men sitting outside a tent at Chautauqua Grounds, an establishment founded in 1874. A woman sits in the tent labeled, "Headquarters." Caption...
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Chautauqua Tent

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Description: View across grass towards men, women, and children standing outside a tent, possibly a Chautauqua tent. A boy wearing a cap is standing with his arms cross...
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Young Girl in Chautauqua Office

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Description: View towards a girl standing in the open doorway of a tent. In the background is a man sitting on the grass inside the tent. Probably the Chautauqua Office...
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Views from Durand

Date: 1910
Description: A group of women and girls, some wearing hats or carrying a parasol, walking along an unpaved street. There is a large canvas tent in the background, with...
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Entrance to Chautauqua

Date: 1907
Description: View towards people sitting and standing near the front gates to the Chautauqua. Flags are on the arches. Caption reads: "Entrance to Chautauqua, Marinette...

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