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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Stacks of the Historical Society Library

Date: 05 1896
Description: 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...
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Portrait of Robert Bloch: Cowboy

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Description: Bloch dressed as a cowboy.
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Robert Bloch: "Slack-Jawed" in Top Hat

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Description: Bloch as a "slack-jawed" businessman type. This was used repeatedly for the scrapbooks and other things. On the wall a small American flag is propped on th...
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Robert Bloch Dressed as Mummy

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Description: Bloch's head completely bandaged as a mummy which reflected Bloch's fascination with horror. Gauer said it was, "Bloch after shaving."
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Man Standing in Victorian-Era Home

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Description: An unidentified man stands near a lace-curtained window in a Victorian-era home. The photograph's corresponding caption reads, "Flash light."
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Decorated Bay Window

Date: 1896
Description: Interior view of a decorated bay window in a Victorian-era home. The window area was used as a photography back-drop so the shades are drawn and fabric is ...
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Thuy Nguyen and a Christmas Tree

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Description: Thuy Nguyen, wearing a track suit, poses in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
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Sigrid Schultz as a Young Woman

Date: 1910
Description: A seated portrait of Sigrid Schultz wearing a white dress.
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Canadian Ship at Michela Coal & Wood Dock

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Description: Elevated view over railroads tracks of Canadian ship with cargo of wood pulp. Sulphide bales are being unloaded and there are several men on the ship. In t...
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Tea Circle

Date: 1934
Description: Overhead view of Frank Lloyd Wright and others gathered together outdoors for afternoon tea.
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Alfred Holt is Growing Up

Date: 07 1902
Description: A portrait in the backyard of the Holt family home of Alfred Holt on the day he got his curls cut. Sitting on the rocking horse, Alfred is wearing a leathe...
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Little Cousins Juliet Stroh and Donald Holt in the Light

Date: 1903
Description: Little cousins Donald Holt and Juliet Stroh are sitting in the light, which is streaming through the window on the right. Lucy Holt or Juliet Stroh and the...
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Alfred Holt Snowshoeing

Date: 11 26 1903
Description: Alfred Holt is snowshoeing in the backyard of the Holt family home in Oconto. A wood fence and neighboring homes are in the background. Caption reads: "Alf...
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The Cousins

Date: 06 1908
Description: The Holt and Stroh children are posing for a group portrait in the yard of "The Evergreens," home of Lucy Rumsey Holt's parents. Names from back to front: ...
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Mary Burke preparing to toss bowling ball on grass bowling green

Date: 1993
Description: Mary Burke is standing on the grass bowling green, preparing to toss a black ball down the pitch during the 100th anniversary celebration for Forest Lodge...

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