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Portrait of Dr. John E. Gonce

Date: 06 16 1958
Description: Portrait of Dr. John E. Gonce, first professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin Medical School. Viewing the portrait, from left to right, are: ...
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Governor Kohler Portrait Unveiled

Date: 12 15 1958
Description: Governor Vernon Thomson (left) and former Governor Walter J. Kohler Jr. examine the oil portrait of Kohler which was unveiled in the Governor's private off...
Print

Third Annual Supper of the New England Society Menu

Date: 12 22 1868
Description: Front cover and interior menu pages from the Third Annual Supper of the New England Society, held at Vilas House to commemorate Forefather's Day. On the co...
Photograph

Portrait Gallery

Date: 1903
Description: Portrait gallery with paintings in the museum of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. On the floor is displayed a sculpture of a badger with the word...
Print

Alpha Iota, of Chi Psi Third Annual Banquet Menu

Date: 11 05 1891
Description: Front cover and menu page of the third annual banquet of the Alpha Iota of Chi Psi fraternity at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On the cover is a por...
Photograph

Cornelia Hanks Portrait

Date: 10 04 1960
Description: Arlene Noyes, chairman of the old Rectory estate sales and services committee of Grace Episcopal Church, and the Rev. Paul Hoornstra, rector of the church,...
Photograph

Harry Marsh Retirement Dinner

Date: 02 14 1961
Description: Harry Marsh, right, is presented with a photo-sketch of himself at a retirement dinner in his honor. He retired as the Madison agent for the North Western ...
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Menu for Dinner in Honor of Dean Charles R. Bardeen

Date: 1932
Description: Menu for a dinner in honor of Dean Charles R. Bardeen, celebrating twenty-five years of his administration and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding...
Print

Henry Chapman Baker

Date: 1900
Description: Quarter-length engraving of Henry Baker in profile. Baker was police chief of Madison from 1897-1907.
Photograph

Interior View of A.P. Morris Residence

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Description: An interior view of the A.P. Morris residence. Portraits are above the mantel of the fireplace, on which sits an ornate clock and other objects. To the rig...
Photograph

Wisconsin Historical Society Display of Cliff Dweller Pottery

Date: 1900
Description: The Wisconsin Historical Society Museum display of Cliff Dweller Pottery from the Robert Laird McCormick Collection. Pottery is displayed in a glass case w...
Painting

Portrait of Wisconsin Governor Louis P. Harvey

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Description: Waist-up portrait of Governor Louis P. Harvey, 7th governor of Wisconsin.
Historical Object

Hotel Monona Indian Room Cocktail Menu

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Description: Front cover and first page of cocktail menu from the Indian Room, Hotel Monona. The cover features a profile illustration of the head of an American Indian...
Photograph

Hugh Retirement

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Description: Portrait of a group of men attending a party in a basement. A poster with a drawing of a man is hanging on the back wall, with the title "Hugh Retirement."...
Print

The Backstage Dinner Menu

Date: 1981
Description: Gate fold front covers and interior of dinner menu from The Backstage, with a line drawing of film actors Greta Garbo and John Gilbert on the front cover p...
Photograph

Vaughan House Interior

Date: 07 10 1953
Description: Living room in the Vaughan house. There is fireplace with a framed portrait of a woman above the mantel, and a framed portrait of a man propped on the floo...
Photograph

Wisconsin State Capitol Court Room

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Description: The Wisconsin State Capitol courtroom. Judges are sitting in seats below a wall of framed portraits.
Print

General Grant Letterhead

Date: 03 08 1869
Description: Letterhead featuring a bust of General Grant surrounded by a wreath, the American flag, an eagle, a cannon and cannon balls, and other instruments of war. ...
Photograph

Albert A. Hanson Trial

Date: 12 04 1953
Description: Albert A. Hanson, facing a possible prison term on charges of adultery and receiving stolen money, ponders his fate alone before the empty jury box during ...
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Albert A. Hanson Trial

Date: 12 04 1953
Description: The Albert Hanson trial is serious business for jurors as they hear Attorney William J. Coyne (standing) defend Hanson.

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