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Stephen Nicholas

Date: 1875
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Stephen Nicholas (1840-1901) of Chilton, Wisconsin. Stephen was a member of the Narragansett tribe. He served with Co. D, 1st ...
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Studio Portrait of European American Man

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Description: Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of an unidentified young man posing standing. He is wearing dark-colored trousers and a light-co...
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Boy Scout Receiving the Ad Altare Dei Medal

Date: 06 26 1955
Description: A boy scout receiving the Ad Altare Dei medal, the Catholic Church's award to boy scouts, from Bishop William P. O'Connor. Another boy scout and three othe...
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Madison Art Association Exhibit

Date: 10 15 1953
Description: Interested viewers at the preview for the Madison Art Association art exhibit in Scanlan Hall at the Vocational School were Lt. and Mrs. Olnar Olsen of Mil...
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Senior Citizens and Their Heirlooms

Date: 05 13 1958
Description: William F. Schroeder is shown holding an album containing medals he won as a bicycle racer in the 1890s. He raced at Darlington in 1895; at Platteville in...
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John Cato, Shriner

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Description: Waist-up profile portrait of John Cato, a Shriner, seated in Sid Boyum's kitchen. Cato is wearing a top hat, Shriner medallions, and a collar.
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John Cato, Shriner

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Description: Seated portrait of John Cato, wearing a Shriner fez and medal, in Sid's front room. He is sitting in front of a Buddha head in high relief. There is a Japa...
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Man Wearing Medal

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Description: A man wearing a medal stands for a studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop. He rests his one hand on a chair while the other holds an umbrella, and ...
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Studio Portrait of Sharpteeth Little Sam and Wife

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Description: Studio portrait of a Ho-Chunk man and woman, Sharpteeth Little Sam (he pa he ga se ba sik) and his wife, posing sitting in front of a painted backdrop. He ...
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Sid Wins World Champion Liar

Date: 1976
Description: Waist-up portrait of Sid Boyum in his backyard proudly holding a medal he won for an entry to the Burlington Liars Club in 1976. The entry read: "During a ...

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