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Reuben Gold Thwaites Speaking at Newport
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A man is standing on a small ridge, surrounded by people sitting on the ground. He is holding an open book and speaking. Caption reads: "Reuben G. Thwaites speaking, Homecoming of Newport, Wis., August, 1909."
August 1909
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WHi 139247
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Family Around Christmas Tree
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