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H.H. Bennett Advertising Envelope
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H.H. Bennett advertising envelope addressed to William H. Metcalf of Milwaukee. The envelope bears an engraved image of people standing on top of Stand Rock. The envelope was postmarked in 1891 and bears a 2¢ stamp.
1891
Bennett, H. H. (Henry Hamilton), 1843-1908
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WHi 116711
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Wisconsin Dells Advertisement
1906
Promotional brochure for the Wisconsin Dells (then known as Kilbourn) issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. The railroad illustrated many of its passenger brochures with photographs ...
Wisconsin Dells Advertisement
1928
"The Dells," a brochure issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Pacific Railroad to advertise the Wisconsin Dells, a destination only five hours from Chicago on the CM & St.P line.
Bennett Diary Pages
May 1863
Two pages, dated May 23-24, 1863, of a diary kept by H.H. (Henry Hamilton) Bennett during the Civil War.
Lumber Rafts
1890
Elevated view of men working on lumber rafts on the Wisconsin River.
Bennett Studio 1874 Inventory
January 1, 1874
Two-page spread from H.H. Bennett's studio inventory of 1874. The spread shows the inventory and value of items in the printing and furnishing room and on the exterior of the studio.
Upper Mississippi River Scenes
1890
Collage of scenes on the upper Mississippi River, including people canoeing and sailing on the river.
