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The Cross at Merton

Date: 1851
Description: Diagram of an effigy mound in the shape of a cross.
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Ancient Works at Merton

Date: 1851
Description: Map of a portion of Merton including the Bark River, a mill, Fort Hill, and Indian mounds.
Historical Essay

Whittlesey, Charles 1808 - 1886

Geologist, Archaeologist, and Soldier
Brief biography of Charles Whittlesey (1808 - 1886).
Historical Essay

Oldest Toast in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Charred bread slices recovered from the Alden's Corners archaeological site in Dane County, Wisconsin. (Museum object #2002.211.1,3,5)
Drawing

The Great Bird and Other Effigy Mounds

Date: 1850
Description: Diagrams of four effigy mounds surveyed by Increase A. Lapham and W.H. Canfield in 1850. No. 1 is an unidentified animal shape, No. 2 consists of two linea...
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Ancient Works at Third Lake

Date: 1850
Description: A drawing of ancient works at the southeast angle of the Third Lake.

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