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Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1935
Description: Exterior of Yerkes Observatory.
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Tufa Falls

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Description: View of Tufa Falls.
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Marker, Oshaukuta

Date: 1940
Description: A marker at the site of the former village of Oshaukuta on Highway 51, north of Portage. The marker states: "This tablet marks the site where the village o...
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Birdbath at Holden Farm

Date: 05 1924
Description: View of a birdbath standing among trees at Holden Farm. In the background behind a wire fence, chickens are in an orchard.
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Fordson Tractor

Date: 1920
Description: Advertisement for the Fordson tractor at a selling price of $305. The advertisement features an illustration of the tractor set above a photograph of the m...
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Emma Dryer Sitting Outdoors

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Description: Candid portrait of Emma Dryer, seated outdoors. She is wearing a dark-colored dress and holding a book. There is a fence and foliage behind her.
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Indian Women and Child

Date: 1907
Description: Four women are sitting on the ground tending to a project (possibly sewing) at St. John's. A small child is standing with them.
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A Quiet Moment

Date: 1907
Description: A quiet moment between Clay and Doc. They're standing by the river, and Doc is smoking a cigarette.
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Going Home

Date: 1907
Description: Clay, standing, and another camper sitting, dressed up for the train, sitting on a folded tent, with a canoe chair and a suitcase nearby.
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Botanical Scene

Date: 08 1916
Description: A variety of plants and some rocks near Holcombe, above Cornell.
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Doc Copeland

Date: 08 1916
Description: A candid portrait of Doc Copeland sitting outdoors. He is wearing a wool coat and is smoking a cigarette.
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The "Casket" Rock

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Description: View of two children and a dog posing on a rock, surrounded by trees and other vegetation. Caption reads: "The 'Casket' Rock at the base of "Blue Mound" Ne...
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Overhanging Rock on the Side of "Blue Mound"

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Description: View looking up at a rock formation, with plants growing over the side. In the foreground are trees and branches. Caption reads: "Overhanging Rock on the s...
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A Fern Dell

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Description: View looking up, with many ferns growing along a rock formation. Caption reads: "A Fern Dell. At the back of 'Blue Mound' Near Kilbourn, Wis. Photograph by...
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Chief Pussafiss

Date: 1913
Description: Portrait of a man standing in a clearing. He is wearing a headband with two feathers and necklaces, and is leaning on a cane. He is identified as Chief Pus...

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