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Sacajawea Statue
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Color postcard depicting a statue of Sacajawea, a Shoshone explorer who guided Lewis & Clark on their expedition across the Louisiana Territory. She is standing and pointing, and she has an infant in a sling on her back. This postcard was created for the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition in Portland, Oregon. In addition to Sacajawea it depicts a tower with a light on top. Caption at top reads: "Sacajawea Statue." At bottom it reads: "Lewis & Clark Exposition Portland Or. 1905."
1905
Lewis & Clark Exposition Co.
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W01387D
WHi 151130
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Grace Raymond Hebard at Sacajawea's Grave
1926
A woman holding flowers is standing between two graves, looking at the one on the left. Caption reads: "Wind River Indian Reservation (formerly the Shoshone Indian Reservation), Fremont County, Wyo...
The Palisades
1930
Text on front reads: "The Palisades, Dells of the Wisconsin River." Handwritten message on the back reads: "Rocks!" A tall rock formation with trees growing on the top, and dead trees in the river ...
Street Scene in Abbotsford
June 15, 1908
Caption reads: "Street Scene Abbottsford [sic], Wisconsin". A group of mainly children are standing on the boardwalk along an unpaved street lined with buildings. A horse-drawn vehicle can be seen ...
Graded School
September 11, 1908
Text on front reads: "Graded School, Schleisingerville, Wis." A brick schoolhouse with arched windows and entrance, also a large belfry and ornate chimney. The name of the town was changed to Sling...
Swiss Cheese Maker's Family
1905
Group portrait of 7 family members and a dog posing outside a home. Caption on envelope reads: "Family of Swiss Cheese makers. 1905."
