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Academy of Jesus and Mary

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Description: Interior view from the back of a classroom in the Academy of Jesus and Mary, including desks, chalkboards, and a large statue of the Virgin Mary.
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Academy of Jesus and Mary

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Description: A view of a two-person bedroom at the Academy of Jesus and Mary. The room is furnished with two beds, a desk, dresser, and wash stand.
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Music Room at Academy of Jesus and Mary

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Description: A piano stands on a carpet among chairs and decorative plants inside a music room at the Academy of Jesus and Mary. Paintings and statues stand on the pian...
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Jesus Salas and John Schmitt

Date: 1967
Description: On the right, Jesus Salas, leader of Obreros Unidos (United Workers), Wisconsin's migrant farm worker union. On the left, John Schmitt, president of the AF...
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Religious Scene

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Description: View of a religious scene, painted on a church wall. The painting features a man and woman kneeling near Mary and Jesus. Behind them, a long procession con...
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Dancer with Children on Dance Floor

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Description: Jesus Avila of Ballet Folklorico in a sombrero and suit with side-seam decoration on the trousers claps and dances with children in a gymnasium, probably a...
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Interior of Catholic Church

Date: 1908
Description: View down aisle towards the altar of a Catholic Church. A statue of Mary is on the left, and one of Jesus is on the right. Caption reads: "Interior, Cathol...
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Main Entrance and Lobby at Saint Mary's Hospital

Date: 1920
Description: Interior of the lobby at Saint Mary's Hospital, completed May 18, 1859 and designed by Anthony Bley. The view includes a statue of Mary and Jesus surrounde...
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Mount St. Joseph

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Description: The entrance hallway contains a large statue of St. Joseph carrying Jesus with a vase of flowers and chalice sitting at the feet. The ceiling has heavy cro...
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Catholic School Room

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Description: View from back of a classroom, looking towards the front where a crucifix hangs on the wall and a corner altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Jesus stand...
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Jesus Salas at Industrial Commission Hearing

Date: 1966
Description: Jesus Salas, seated at left, is with workers at one of six Industrial Hearings in Wisconsin. The Waushara County Courthouse hearing discussed the issue of...
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Church Interior

Date: 1910
Description: Real Photo Postcard of the sanctuary of a church. The sanctuary has very ornate woodwork, a statue of Jesus and two stained glass windows. On either side ...
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Church of the Saints

Date: 1930
Description: Handwritten on reverse: "Church of the Saints Maria-Anna." Interior of a church with an ornate altar and statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary on the left a...
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Academy of Jesus and Mary

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Description: Chapel interior, showing the altar and seating areas. The altar has a lacy covering over the top. The back area contains the tabernacle, a crucifix, vases ...
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Five Proud Eagle Scouts

Date: 03 11 1961
Description: Five smiling Boy Scouts displaying their newly earned Eagle Scout badges which were awarded during a special ceremony held at the Church of Jesus Christ of...
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Elderly Farm Worker Taking Oath

Date: 1967
Description: Jesus Salas, right, is the leader of Obreros Unidos (United Workers), a Chicano migrant workers' rights group started in the 1960s for the improvement of w...
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People Around Crucifixion, Mt. Scopus in Distance #1714

Date: 1893
Description: A depiction of Jerusalem on the day of Jesus' crucifixion. A busy landscape of people, animals, and shelters. Mount Scopus is in the distance. Text at righ...
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Damascus Road and Old Caravansary #1711

Date: 1893
Description: A replication of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Depicted is the Damascus Road, the site where Saint Paul is believed to have converted to Christianity. T...
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Academy of Jesus and Mary

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Description: A view of a bedroom with bed, dresser, and desk. The windows have lacy curtains and the top of the desk contains multiple Kewpie dolls
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St. Patrick's Church

Date: 10 12 2014
Description: Interior view of the altar in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The walls are of cream colored marble, and on the back wall is a large statue of Jesus on the ...

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