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Wisconsin State Capitol under Construction

Date: 1911
Description: A view of the construction of the fourth Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Central High School Boys' Glee Club

Date: 03 18 1929
Description: Central High School Boys' glee club group portrait.
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Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1885
Description: Benjamin Walker Castle, 1862-1893 in the 900 block East Gorham Street. The front door is partially open, and a woman is sitting to the right of the entranc...
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The Benjamin Walker Castle

Date: 1890
Description: View cross yard towards the front entrance to the castle. In front of the entrance, a man and woman sit on the steps leading to the castle.
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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1910
Description: A group portrait of three women and two men outdoors on the steps of the Yerkes Observatory, a facility of the University of Chicago.
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Horse Ride at the Mansion

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Description: View of four horses and riders galloping across the front lawn of a southern mansion, next to a body of water that reflects the scene. A large, white mansi...
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Administration Building and Reflecting Pool

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Description: Front view of the large, monumental Administration Building with a reflecting pool. Also known as the Simon Burach Building after the famed hydrotherapist,...
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Peace March in Ashland

Date: 08 1998
Description: Group of people walking across road during a Nukewatch peace march.
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World's Columbian Exposition

Date: 1893
Description: A view of the World's Columbian Exposition mounted on a cardboard album page, looking east from the Transportation Building. On the right are the Mines Bui...
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Milwaukee County Court House

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Description: Exterior view from across street of the Milwaukee County Court House, with automobiles, a fire hydrant, and a woman walking across the street.
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United States Post Office

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Description: Exterior of the United States Post Office. A woman exits the main doors of the stone building. Stairs lead from a columned facade to the sidewalk past lamp...
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Parade on Main Street

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view of students in a school marching band in a parade marching down Main Street. Students are wearing uniforms and are playing instruments includ...
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Grand Avenue

Date: 09 1900
Description: View down Grand Avenue. A streetcar and a horse-drawn wagon are coming up the avenue. There are monuments in the median.
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Governor's Daughter and Sorority Sisters

Date: 04 27 1957
Description: Patricia Thompson, daughter of Governor Mrs. Vernon W. Thompson, posing with 30 of her Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority sisters who are sitting on the steps of t...
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Frame 63: January. Mississippians in Front of Capitol

Date: 01 04 1965
Description: A group of people approach the US Capitol on Congress' opening day. This is part of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) challenge that the Nov...
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Frame 68: Women at Press Conference

Date: 1964
Description: Fannie Lou Hamer stands outdoors along with Annie Devine and Victoria Gray, being interviewed by a man with a microphone. At the bottom of the frame, two o...
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Frame 69: People Leaving U.S. Capitol Building

Date: 01 04 1965
Description: Four people walking past the U.S. Capitol building likely protesting Congress' opening day.
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Sherwin and Emma Gillett

Date: 1957
Description: Outdoor portrait of Sherwin and Emma Gillett standing in front of the marble railing at the Legion of Honor.
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Heidelberg Castle, Germany

Date: 1906
Description: Mary E. Smith walking in the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle. Several women are standing near the entrance to the building.
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Group of Women

Date: 1910
Description: Group portrait of a group of women posed outdoors in front of a building. During Carrie's travels, she spent time talking to local suffragettes and women's...

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