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Draftees
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Eight men drafted to serve in World War I stand on the steps of the Sauk County Courthouse. They would leave that day for the newly constructed Camp Grant, south of Rockford, Illinois.
September 5, 1917
Trimpey, Ephraim Burt
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WHi 75647
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World War I Draftees
September 19, 1917
A large group of young men pose on the steps of the Sauk County Courthouse. They would leave that day for the newly constructed Camp Grant near Rockford, Illinois. A dog rests in the center foregro...
World War I Draftees
August 7, 1918
Five Sauk County draftees pose on the day they left for Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Baraboo Marching Band
1940
The Baraboo High School marching band, its director and majorettes, pose in uniform on the steps of the Sauk County Courthouse.
Ephraim Burt Trimpey
1940
A seated self-portrait of the photographer. He wears eyeglasses, and a suit with vest and floppy cravat.
Self-Portrait of Photographer
1930
A studio self-portrait of Ephraim B. Trimpey with goatee, wearing eyeglasses and a large cravat.
Alice Kent Trimpey with a Doll
1945
Mrs. Trimpey sits in a chair holding her doll, Emeline.
