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The Wisconsin Historical Society offers an ever-growing digital collection. Digitized materials reflect the full range of items in the collections including photographs, letters, newsletters, films, posters, architectural drawings, menus, and ephemera.
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Swarm of Bees on Motorcycle
circa 1960-1969
Swarm of bees on the front tire and fender of a motorcycle parked outdoors.
Three Men Around a Honey Producer Table
Three men in conversation around several jars of honey on a table. Sign reads: "Wisconsin Honey Market Day." Written on back: "A typical scene of one of the producer's tables on display."
Beekeeper Smoking Hive
Beekeeper using a smoker on the top of an open hive without protective bee hat or gloves.
Beekeeping Class
circa 1960 -- 1969
Beekeeping class in progress. All participants are wearing protective bee veils and hats, and some are wearing gloves. A crate or hive box in the background reads R.A. Lohry Appleton.
Beekeeping Class
circa 1960-1969
Group portrait of men and women posing outdoors in full beekeeping gear. Part of a class on beekeeping in Wisconsin.
Beeswax Candle Making Demonstration
circa 1960-1969
Mrs. Wasilinsky from Cumberland giving a candle making demonstration at the Polk-Burnett County Beekeeper Meeting. Mrs. Weber, Secretary Treasurer in the background.
