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Book or Pamphlet

Indian Manufactures

Date: 1821
Description: An illustration of items manufactured by Indians, including a canoe, two paddles, moccasins, rolled mat, pipe bowl, and a beaded bag.
Map or Atlas

Hydrographic Map of Green Lake, Wisconsin

Date: 1937
Description: A pictorial, hydrographic map shows sailing courses, historical and contemporary coastal attractions, roads, and the contour depths of Green Lake, Wisconsi...
Print

Cooperative Cartoon

Date: 
Description: A cartoon of a woman customer speaking to a man (apparently an employee) wearing an apron, upon which is printed, "Co op".
Print

In the Beer Vault

Date: 1880
Description: Engraved image of three men in a dark room examining kegs of beer by candlelight.
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Pointer Article

Date: 04 23 1983
Description: Article from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student newspaper Pointer titled "LAND of the giant-killers: David wins again" detailing the succ...
Document

Examples of Figures Showing Radiation Pathways

Date: 07 1976
Description: Diagram showing environmental means by which humans can be exposed to radiation from nuclear power plants.
Map or Atlas

Maps of Townships in Oneida County, Wisconsin Showing Sites of Acreages Fronting on Lakes, Swamps, and Streams

Date: 1930
Description: These 40 hand-drawn maps depict the survey townships in Oneida County, Wisconsin, on printed township grids. Lakes, rivers, and waterfront properties are d...
Print

Elevated View of Milwaukee

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Description: Engraved elevated view of Milwaukee.
Print

Milwaukee River, at Milwaukee

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Description: Engraved view of the Milwaukee River.
Print

Dalles of the Wisconsin "The Jaws"

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Description: Engraved view of "The Jaws" in the Wisconsin Dells.
Print

Kenosha Harbor

Date: 1871
Description: Engraved view of Kenosha harbor. A group of men fish from a pier in the foreground while several boats float through the harbor. A tug is pulling a large s...
Print

Coasting

Date: 12 20 1879
Description: Engraved image of a man coasting on a high-wheel bicycle. He has his legs draped over the handlebars, and his hands on the handlebars, leaving the pedals f...
Print

Taking a Header

Date: 12 20 1879
Description: Engraved image of a man falling off of a high-wheel bicycle. Two people in the background are watching the accident.
Print

Athletic Games at Gilmore's Concert Garden, New York

Date: 12 1875
Description: Composite of engraved images of men involved in various athletic activities: fencing, weightlifting, juggling with clubs and cannon balls, wrestling, and b...
Print

A Velocipede of Fifty Years Ago

Date: 03 06 1869
Description: Engraved image of a man in a top hat and tails riding a velocipede. Another rider is in the background.
Magazine or Periodical

The Ice Velocipede

Date: 02 20 1869
Description: Engraved image of a man riding an ice velocipede, a bicycle-like vehicle with a studded front wheel and back blades. In the background is an iceboat.
Magazine or Periodical

Scene in a Velocipede Riding School, New York City

Date: 02 13 1869
Description: Engraved image of several men attempting to ride velocipedes in a large open, interior space. Many have fallen or are struggling with balance.
Magazine or Periodical

The Velocipede Mania — What It May Come To!

Date: 05 01 1869
Description: Humorous engraved image showing a street scene crowded with people riding bicycles. In the background are businesses identified as J. Shanks Livery Stable,...
Print

Memoirs of '93

Date: 05 1894
Description: Cartoon drawing of Walter Sanger running with his racing bicycle and holding a broken pedal. The caption reads, "Sanger at Herne Hill — Milwaukeeans expect...
Map or Atlas

Map of Proposed Railroads between the Dam and Pulp Mill, in the Vicinity of Smith's Lake, Wis.

Date: 1910
Description: This map is ink on paper. Shows Bruce’s proposed railway route and Moon’s railroad survey route along the Flambeau River, in parts of Lake and Eisenstein t...

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