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Indianola
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View of the entrance to Camp Indianola on the north shore of Lake Mendota, which was one of the nation's oldest camps. In the background across the lawn is a row of tents. Over 20 buildings once stood on the campgrounds. The site is now part of Governor Nelson State Park.
circa 1890-1899
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Boys on a Boathouse
circa 1890-1899
View from Lake Mendota of five boys sitting on the railing of a boathouse at 216 Langdon Street, the home of Lucien S. Hanks family. From left to right are: Marshall Hanks, Max Mason, Clarence Knig...
Sybil Hanks and Family
June 7, 1880
Formal studio portrait of Sybil P. Hanks, her two sisters, DeWitt Ramsey, and another man.
Summer School Camp
after 1955
View down worn path towards several tents pitched on platforms along a slope. The caption on the back reads: "Tents for summer school students in the Eagle Heights woods. Used in the late 1950s."
Camp Indianola Boathouse
January 11, 1976
A grand, landmark boathouse which was on the north shore of Lake Mendota and was a part of Camp Indianola, one of the nation's oldest boys' camps. Over 20 buildings once stood on the campgrounds. T...
Campsite at Merrill Springs
circa 1890-1899
The Jonas' campsite at Merrill Springs. There are two tents pitched in a grove of trees. Two women and two men are outside the tents.
Family Camping
1890
A family campsite with a woman and three boys standing next to a canvass wall tent. In front of the tent is a campfire with pots, and a log with a hatchet and ax stuck in it.
