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Split-Rail Fences

Date: 1874
Description: View across field towards farm buildings, with split-rail and other types of fencing surrounding a farmhouse, a barn, a log structure and haystacks. A grou...
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Chain O'Lakes Duck Farm

Date: 1939
Description: A line of workers standing along tables at Chain O'Lakes duck farm. The workers appear to be plucking ducks.
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A Duck Farm

Date: 
Description: A view of a fenced area with ducks. Across the road is a cornfield. A telephone or electric line runs along the road from the right into the distance on th...
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A Duck Pen

Date: 
Description: An elevated view of the duck pen. The ducks are concentrated downhill, close to the water on a hill. Trees line the outer edge of the pen.
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Carman River Duck Farm

Date: 
Description: Ducks congregate in the background on the left by the fence, near the trees. Two farm buildings and a wooden structure are on the right.
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Duck Hunting

Date: 
Description: A duck hunter at the edge of a rocky shoreline, probably Sigurd Olson.
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Sigurd Olson Duck Hunting

Date: 1942
Description: Sigurd Olson duck hunting from a canoe.
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Nellie and Bernard Arms

Date: 07 1956
Description: Nellie Arms and Bernard Arms relax at their farm. There are ducks at Bernard's feet.
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Deteriorated Farm Building

Date: 1915
Description: Farm structure with wood boards askew on the outer walls, and loose shingles on the roof. Underneath an open section is a hand-pump on a platform. Ducks ar...
Book or Pamphlet

Massey-Harris Co. Card Front and Back

Date: 1894
Description: Front cover featuring a color illustration titled: "Young Canada, 'I wonder what they are doing on the other side,'" and "Merry Christmas." A young boy wea...
Photograph

Chickens (or Ducks) and Coop

Date: 1900
Description: Chickens and chicks, (or ducks and ducklings) in an enclosure near a coop. Small trees are planted inside the fences holding the ducks. There are other far...
Photograph

McCormick Binder in a Yard

Date: 1900
Description: A man on the left is standing near a McCormick binder parked in a yard near a building. There is a wagon loaded with sacks of grain near the binder, and du...
Map or Atlas

Public Lands Open to Hunting and Fishing

Date: 1958
Description: This map shows state public hunting and/or fishing grounds, national forests, state forests, county forests.The lower margin includes an index to these loc...
Photograph

Ducks Unlimited Releasing Ducks

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Description: Members of Ducks Unlimited releasing ducks from cages as part of their conservation efforts. A woman is holding a duck in her hands as four men watch.
Postcard

Rustic Bridge, Lakeside Park

Date: 1950
Description: View of the rustic bridge in Lakeside Park featuring railings made of branches. Caption reads: "Rustic Bridge, Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac, Wis."
Postcard

Duck Pond in Myrick Park

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Description: Text on reverse reads: "Duck Pond in Myrick Park, LaCrosse, Wis. — 17. Constructed of natural stone or 'gully rock', the duck pond is an outstanding attrac...
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Henry Vilas Zoo Animals Keep Active in the Winter

Date: 02 02 1959
Description: Animals at the Henry Vilas Zoo keep active during winter weather.

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