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View of the Dining Tent

Date: 1876
Description: Quite possibly this is the "View of the Dining Tent" listed in the "Centennial Views of the City of Madison, July 4th, 1876. Views of Chicago Light Guard" ...
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Soldiers at the Mess Tent

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Description: Soldiers have a meal while sitting on the grass outside the mess tent, possibly at Camp Douglas.
Poster

The Southern Prisons of U.S. Officers

Date: 1865
Description: "The Southern Prisons of U.S. Officers: Scenes from life as a prisoner of war, with explanations--sketched by Lieut. & Top Eng'r O.R. Dahl, 15th Wisconsin ...
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Mess Hall and Tents

Date: 1918
Description: Soldiers standing around portable stoves at the mess hall for American troops. Also shows the bench seated tables and tents used by soldiers.
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Meal at Camp Douglas

Date: 1914
Description: Group portrait of a number of soldiers, and a young boy, at Camp Douglas having a meal on an improvised table near a tree. One of the men has a dog on his ...
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Covering Flour Supplies

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Description: Covering up flour supplies in the desert.
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Everything in One Bowl

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Description: Turkish soldiers eating out of a common bowl.

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