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Centennial Mural Sketch
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A preliminary sketch for the left panel of the Centennial Mural in the Wisconsin Historical Society. The panel represents Wisconsin's political history. Assuming a prominent place in the sketch is "Fighting Bob" La Follette in front of the Ripon school house, which is to the left of a depiction of the assassination of Charles Arndt. Between the rails stands Governor Coles Bashford and beside Bashford is James Duane Doty. In the background the Wisconsin State capitol can be seen.
1948
McCloy, William Ashby
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WHi 40719
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Centennial Mural Sketch
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Artist William Ashby McCloy working on his Wisconsin Centennial murals in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building.
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Design in black and white for the Wisconsin Centennial 3 cent postage stamp featuring a travel, industry, and agriculture theme. The main design element is an American flag.
