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Libby Prison War Museum

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Description: Exterior view of Libby Prison War Museum.
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Camp Randall Stockade

Date: 04 05 1970
Description: The stockade from the Civil War era that still remains on the grounds of Camp Randall.
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Aleppo

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Description: Quartering troops in Aleppo.
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Union Park

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Description: Civil War memorial statue and fountain in a town park with a cannon in the background. Parkgoers relax on the surrounding benches in the shade of trees.
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Soldiers at Shrivenham

Date: 1946
Description: U.S. soldiers are sitting on the ground between classes at Shrivenham. The school at Shrivenham was operated by the Army after the end of the war, and thi...
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Captured Belgian Artillery

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Description: Parade of captured equipment through the Brandenberg Gate.
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Medieval Castle

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Description: Elevated view of the medieval castle of Trient (Trento), currently housing the Trient Council.
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Civil War Reunion Group

Date: 1908
Description: Group portrait of men and women at a Civil War reunion posed on the steps in front of a building. Those identified are 4) C. W. Sackett of Beloit 5) Herman...
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Ely Park Soldiers Monument

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Description: Tall cylindrical Civil War memorial with multiple sculptures in Ely Square in downtown. A wrought iron fence surrounds the monument, trees dot the square a...
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Fort Atkinson Public Library

Date: 1918
Description: Interior view of the Fort Atkinson Public Library. The library was funded by H.E. Southwell with $10,000. War posters are prominently displayed and include...
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United States Army Regulation Tents

Date: 1861
Description: Shaded drawings with size dimensions for plans of "Tents used in Civil War. U.S. Army Regulation Tents."
Upper left, "18. ft diam, Gilbert Anderson Hub...
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Troops at Rest

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Description: Troops resting on the southwestern battlefront in front of a column with the inscription: "1898" and "Acouedottu Di Riva."
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Celebrating Mohammed's Birthday in Sarajevo

Date: 01 18
Description: Mevludfest (the birthday of Mohammed) being celebrated in Sarajevo on January 18th.
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Old Abe Sculpture

Date: 09 26 1976
Description: A stone sculpture of the eagle Old Abe, mascot of the Civil War Eighth Wisconsin Infantry. The stylized sculpture of an eagle features "Old Abe" carved in ...
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United States Army Regulation Tents

Date: 1861
Description: Shaded drawings with size dimensions for plans of "Tents used in Civil War."
Upper left, "18. ft diam 'SIBLEY' TENT."
Upper right, "18. ft diam HASK...
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Statue of Franklin Pierce

Date: 1915
Description: A statue of Franklin Pierce in a park plaza surrounded by trees. The capitol building surmounted by the original war eagle statue fills the background.
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University Service Flag

Date: 1918
Description: The large service flag that honored all University of Wisconsin students who served during World War I on display in the Reading Room. The students themsel...
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Wisconsin General Hospital Entrance

Date: 09 25 1946
Description: Entrance to Wisconsin General Hospital, 1300 University Avenue, showing plaques on either side of doors which read: "1920-1924 Erected in gratitude by the ...
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USS "Wisconsin" Badger

Date: 1990
Description: USS "Wisconsin" Badger in front of the Governor's Conference Room at the Wisconsin State Capitol. This figure, with the state motto "Forward," was sculpted...
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Interior of the Keith Roberts House

Date: 05 06 1949
Description: The fireplace in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Roberts, 13 South Midvale Boulevard, one of four homes designed and constructed by Marshall Erdman for war ...

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