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State Normal School

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A view of the campus at the State Normal School. Established in 1871, headed by George S. Albee. In the early years of the school, tuition was free to all who intended to teach within Wisconsin public schools. Caption reads: "State Normal School Oshkosh."

Date Created:
1871

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Date Created
1871

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NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TOV
Legacy ID
WHi 43516

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1900

View across street towards the school building. Caption reads: "State Normal School—Oshkosh, Wis."

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1925

View across lawn towards the State Normal building (Dempsy Hall), at the State Normal School. This building was built in 1918, after a fire destroyed the main building in 1916. Caption reads: "Stat...

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1925

View of the campus of Oshkosh State College, later known as Oshkosh State Teacher's College.

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1890

A view of the main building on the campus of the State Normal School.

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