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La Pointe, Madeline Island

Date: 1898
Description: Old Mission Residence at La Pointe, Madeline Island.
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Centennial Celebration for Madeline Island Mission

Date: 1935
Description: Father Gumbly and Sisters, with three Native Americans in ceremonial dress, standing outdoors in front of altar.
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Old Mission Congregational Church

Date: 1940
Description: The Old Mission Congregational Church. The church was built in 1832 for a mission founded by Frederick Ayer in 1830. It is said to be the oldest Protestant...
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Old Mission Congregational Church

Date: 1915
Description: The Old Mission Congregational Church. The church was built in 1832 for a mission founded by Frederick Ayer in 1830. It is said to be the oldest Protestant...
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Old Mission Congregational Church

Date: 1940
Description: The Old Mission Congregational Church. The church was built in 1832 for a mission founded by Frederick Ayer in 1830. It is said to be the oldest Protestant...
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Old Mission Congregational Church

Date: 1940
Description: The Old Mission Congregational Church. The church was built in 1832 for a mission founded by Frederick Ayer in 1830. It is said to be the oldest Protestant...
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Old Mission Congregational Church

Date: 1930
Description: The Old Mission Congregational Church. The church was built in 1832 for a mission founded by Frederick Ayer in 1830. It is said to be the oldest Protestant...
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Old Mission

Date: 1905
Description: View across water towards Old Mission, as seen from the pier with Old Mission Congregational Church behind it. This Mission was established in 1830 by Fred...
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Old Mission Inn

Date: 1940
Description: The Old Mission Inn, originally built as a mission house in 1832 by the Congregational mission established by Frederick Ayer in 1830. In later years furthe...
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

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Description: St. Joseph's Catholic Church built in 1841 by Father Frederick Baraga (later Bishop), who established his mission in 1835. A small log church was commenced...
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church

Date: 1889
Description: St. Joseph's Catholic Church built in 1841 by Father Frederick Baraga (later Bishop), who established his mission in 1835. A small log church was commenced...
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church Keys

Date: 1925
Description: It is unsure if these keys belong to the original St. Joseph's that was built in 1835 or in the later church from 1841. The keys were presented to the Soci...
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Old Mission

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Description: The Old Mission, including the Old Mission Inn on Madeline Island.
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Presbyterian Mission School

Date: 1890
Description: Stereograph of Presbyterian Mission school grounds in the Chippewa Indian reservation. Building in background, boy walking in field in foreground.
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Presbyterian Mission School

Date: 1890
Description: Stereograph of Presbyterian Mission school. People gathered in front of building. Fence in foreground of photograph.
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Presbyterian Mission School

Date: 1885
Description: Stereograph. Probably the Presbyterian Mission School grounds on the Chippewa Indian reservation. Two boys and a dog are standing in the foreground, with a...
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Catholic Church

Date: 1938
Description: Exterior view of Catholic Church. The convent is on the left and barns are to the right.

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