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Chautauqua Tent

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Description: View across grass towards men, women, and children standing outside a tent, possibly a Chautauqua tent. A boy wearing a cap is standing with his arms cross...
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Chautauqua Meeting

Date: 1906
Description: Families gathered in front of large tents at a Chautauqua meeting.
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Young Girl in Chautauqua Office

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Description: View towards a girl standing in the open doorway of a tent. In the background is a man sitting on the grass inside the tent. Probably the Chautauqua Office...
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Belle Case La Follette Addressing Farmers

Date: 1915
Description: Belle Case La Follette, wife of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., addressing a group of farmers during a tour on the Chautauqua circuit during which she frequent...
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Man at Chautauqua

Date: 1906
Description: A man in bow tie and suspenders sits in front of a small tent. Next to him is a rocking chair with a sign on it that says "Don't you see I'm Lonely." Writt...
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Monona Lake Assembly Meeting Pavilion

Date: 1886
Description: View from inside of the Monona Lake Assembly Meeting Pavilion looking out on a large crowd of people.
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Monona Lake Assembly Pavilion Interior

Date: 1886
Description: A view inside the Monona Lake Assembly Pavilion showing people gathered listening to speakers. Behind the speakers, a large banner is displayed. It is deco...
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Olin Park Auditorium

Date: 08 27 1931
Description: Olin Park auditorium — assembly hall, built for chautauqua purposes. Designed by Morrison H. Vail of Chicago, built in 1900 by John H. Starck Co., John H....
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Olin Park Auditorium

Date: 08 27 1931
Description: Olin Park auditorium - Assembly Hall as viewed from the East (lake side), built for Monona Lake Assembly Chautauqua purposes in 1900. Designed by Morrison...
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Monona Lake Assembly Auditorium

Date: 1910
Description: Monona Lake Assembly Auditorium and grounds. Designed by Morrison H. Vail of Chicago, built in 1900 by John H. Starck Co., John H. Findorff, vice-president...

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