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University of Wisconsin-Madison Geology Club

Date: 03 07 1930
Description: Group portrait of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Geology club in the Beefeaters room in Memorial Union.
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Science Hall, Geology Museum

Date: 1910
Description: Cyanotype print of the interior of the Geology Museum in Science Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. View towards corner of a room with win...
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Professor Richard C. Emmons

Date: 06 31 1953
Description: Professor Richard C. Emmons, of the University of Wisconsin Geology Department, who is holding a gem case of glass replicas of 10 of the largest and best-k...
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Professor Arthur Vierthaler Examining a Diamond

Date: 03 26 1957
Description: George Hanson (seated foreground center), state geologist, peers into a microscope while examining a diamond. Leaning in to look on are (left to right) Pro...
Manuscript

Earth Borer

Date: 1828
Description: Increase Lapham's drawing and description of an earth borer for his handwritten manuscript, Notes and Accounts of Canals, Particularly the Ohio Canal Ne...
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Hematite Fan

Date: 11 12 2013
Description: A hematite fan, approximately six inches in length, from the mineral collection of Ferdinand Hotz at the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum. This speci...
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Hematite Fan

Date: 11 12 2013
Description: A hematite fan, approximately six inches in length, from the mineral collection of Ferdinand Hotz at the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum. This speci...
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Azurite Malachite Nodule

Date: 11 12 2013
Description: A cut and polished azurite malachite nodule from the mineral collection of Ferdinand Hotz at the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum. Azurite and malach...
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Emerald in Matrix

Date: 11 12 2013
Description: A specimen of emerald in matrix from the mineral collection of Ferdinand Hotz at the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum.
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Dogtooth Calcite

Date: 11 12 2013
Description: A dogtooth calcite specimen from the mineral collection of Ferdinand Hotz at the University of Wisconsin Geology Museum. The specimen is approximately thre...
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Stream Gauging Station at Yahara River

Date: 03 1965
Description: Keith Brigham is shown checking the U.S. Geological Survey stream gauging station located at the Yahara river locks on Lake Waubesa near McFarland.
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Sunday Afternoon at Burnie's Rock Shop

Date: 01 18 2015
Description: Inside view of display cases of rocks and geodes along the front windows of the store. "Burnie's Rock Shop" is painted in reverse on the window. Two street...
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Geiger Counters Presented to University of Wisconsin

Date: 08 09 1957
Description: Richard C. Emmons (left), Professor of Geology at U.W., being presented thirteen Geiger counters and scintillation counters by E.L. Diener, manager of the ...
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Zerk Museum Exhibits

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Description: An exhibit of petrified wood sections and other objects on tables and display cases in the Zerk Museum. Paintings, photographs, jewelry and other objects a...

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