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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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Saint Joseph's Guest House

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Description: View of the main entrance of Saint Joseph's Guest House. A statue of Jesus stands before the entrance, surrounded by flowers and plants.
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Golgotha and the Crucifixion #1700

Date: 1893
Description: A replication of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus, along with two other men, are on crosses. On the left is a group of men. One soldier wearing armor...
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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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Garden of Joseph of Arimathea and Tomb #1713

Date: 1893
Description: A replication of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Depicted is the garden of Joseph of Arimathea and the tomb where Jesus is believed to be the buried. A Ro...
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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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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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Easter Reenactment

Date: 1950
Description: As part of an Easter tableau, a statue of Mary Magdalene at the entrance to what is a depiction of Jesus' tomb, is mirrored by a young girl in similar garb...
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At Our Lady's Feet

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Description: View of women reading at Saint Xavier Academy, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1847. The women sit in the grass near a statue of Mary and Jesus. Cap...
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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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Sunday Morning Drive

Date: 10 2013
Description: Elevated view of a donkey walking in a field in front of a sign which reads: "Jesus said:... 'Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God'...
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Saint Martin's Cemetery

Date: 06 2014
Description: Three statues among plants and small trees in a cemetery representing the Crucifixion of Jesus. Two statues of women, probably Mary and Mary Magdalene, are...
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Garden of Joseph of Arimathea and Damascus Road #1712

Date: 1893
Description: A replication of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Depicted is the Damascus Road and the garden of Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy ma...
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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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Akra, The Central Portion of Jerusalem #1704

Date: 1893
Description: A depiction of Akra in Jerusalem on the day of Jesus' crucifixion. A busy landscape of people, animals, and shelters.

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