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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Stacks of the Historical Society Library

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Minnie Oakley and Florence Baker Hayes (reaching for a book), two Historical Society librarians, during the period when the Society was housed in the South Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Details of the Capitol furnishing and construction in this photograph include the leather swivel chair (in need of repair) and the Jenny Lind table, as well as documentation of the ceiling construction.

Date Created:
May 1896
Creator:
Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913

Publication Information

Creator Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
Date Created May 1896

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Reuben Gold Thwaites papers, 1843-1960
Call Number PH M94-176

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013DJP
Legacy ID
WHi 23281

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