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Sigurd Olson at Listening Point

Date: 1981
Description: Iconic portrait of conservationist Sigurd Olson at his cabin at Listening Point. The Northland College environmental studies center is named in Olson's hon...
Photograph

Cormican's on Clam Lake

Date: 1938
Description: Standing outside of a cabin at Cormican's on Clam Lake is a man holding up a large fish and a girl in a bathing suit and cap holding a paddle.
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Two Men Outside Cabin

Date: 1935
Description: Two men wearing hats are standing outside of a cabin. One man, wearing suspenders, is leaning on a table. The other man, wearing overalls, is holding a sho...
Photograph

Man with Fish at Voss' Resort

Date: 1935
Description: Outdoor portrait of a man wearing boots, a jacket and hat holding a large fish next to a building and sign that says "Voss Birchwood Lodge, Strictly Modern...
Photograph

Man with Fish at Voss' Birchwood Lodge

Date: 1936
Description: Outdoor portrait of a man wearing boots, a sweater and hat holding a large fish and standing next to a building and a sign that says "Voss Birchwood Lodge,...
Historical Object

Wisconsin Thematic Panel 532-542

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Description: Every macho-mind knows exactly what
and where it is — up front, smoking
hot, born to circumstance, savage
watchman of the several thousand Rights
Historical Object

Wisconsin Thematic Panel 684-689

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Description: "I am the man with measuring pole on my shoulder. At the age of 21 years I was sawing log in the woods. Since then I have seen the old time way go and the ...
Historical Object

140 - Joy Camps Military Visitor

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Description: Page from Joy Camps photo album displaying three photographs. In one a man poses in a white military uniform holding his hat, with a lake and distant shore...
Historical Object

Scenes from Joy Camps, with Nametag

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Description: Page from Sue Ann Hackett Blue Album displaying several photographs and name tags for clothing. Includes one of the cabins (exterior view), and some of Sue...
Photograph

Seated Portrait of Reuben Gold Thwaites

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Description: Three-quarter length portrait in front of a dark backdrop of Reuben Gold Thwaites sitting on a chair. He is turned to the left, and is resting his right ha...
Postcard

"Daddy Caught These" at the Everett Resort

Date: 1905
Description: Fish display, showing a small girl standing in front of Walleyes caught at the resort on Catfish Lake, east of Eagle River off of STH 70. Caption reads: "'...
Postcard

Chippewa City Resort

Date: 1920
Description: Black and white postcard with three views of the cabins and guests at the Chippewa City Resort. Captions read: "Chippewa City Resort, Proprietor Prosper Le...
Photograph

Team of Oxen in Front of Sod Shanty

Date: 1885
Description: Team of oxen in front of a sod shanty on the Dakota plains. Two men stand behind the team on the right. The animals are hitched to a plow.
Photograph

Sid Showing Off His Catch

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Description: Full-length portrait of Sid holding a northern pike on a stringer in front of what may be a cabin.
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Steve Hopkins Reading in His Cabin

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Description: Steve Hopkins, the outdoor writer for the Wisconsin State Journal, sits in an armchair reading a manuscript next to a fireplace in his cabin. There ...
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William Proxmire at Cabin

Date: 08 1938
Description: Future Wisconsin Senator, William Proxmire, wearing a coat and hat at what appears to be a rural cabin.
Photograph

J.J. Bugge

Date: 1935
Description: One of a group of images under the headline: "Matanuska Valley Colonists Wait for Mail, Carry Water, Haul Logs." Original caption reads: "J.J. Bugge, Minne...
Photograph

Dr. McDaniels and Freddy

Date: 08 09 1923
Description: Freddy is biting into a slice of watermelon with Dr. McDaniels next to him. Archibald Lake, tall trees, and a cabin are in the background. Page title reads...
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Girl on State House Headquarters Porch with Doll

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Description: A girl (Marguerite Christensen) is standing on a porch leaning over a doll she is holding in front of her. The chairs on the porch are leaning against the ...

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