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William S. Hamilton
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Photograph from an original painting of Colonel William (Billy) Stephen Hamilton, M. Smith Photography in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Son of Revolutionary War hero and former Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Billy Hamilton served as a member of Wisconsin's Territorial Legislature, fought in the Black Hawk War and owned a lead mine near present day Wiota.
1880
Smith, M.
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WHi 3458
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Painting at Wiota in Memory of First Settlers
1925
Painting of Fort Hamilton propped outdoors on a woodpile. An oval inset painting at the top commemorates is titled: "Col. Hamilton Leaving For The Gold Fields 1849." A sign at the bottom is titled:...
William "Billy" Mitchell in Flight Gear
1916
General William "Billy" Mitchell posing next to an airplane wearing flight gear.
General Billy Mitchell
Three-quarter length portrait of General William Mitchell in military uniform.
Wisconsin ROTC Cadet Receiving Award
April 6, 1949
Lieut. Col. Wayne O. Hauck, executive officer of the University of Wisconsin military department, left, presenting Cadet Col. William K. Chipman with an award for ROTC achievement. The presentation...
Painting of 'The Charge of the New Market Cadets'
A painting of 'The Charge of the New Market Cadets' by West Clinedinst (Clinedienst). The work commemorates the Battle of New Market that took place on May 15, 1864 during the American Civil War, a...
General Mitchell with Medals
1925
General William "Billy" Mitchell in full dress uniform.
