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Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall

Date: 05 25 1962
Description: A general view of the "War museum," originally in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), Civil War Memorial hall, on the top floor of the Wisconsin State...
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G.A.R. Memorial Hall

Date: 1962
Description: Children and adults gather around a showcase in the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Memorial Hall on the top floor of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Wisconsin State Capitol Memorial Hall

Date: 1962
Description: The G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Memorial Hall, on the top floor of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Wisconsin State Capitol Memorial Hall

Date: 1962
Description: The G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Memorial Hall, on the top floor of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Sculpture of George Washington

Date: 1962
Description: A bust of George Washington in the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War memorial hall on the top floor of the Wisconsin State Capitol. This photograph was ...
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Mendota Mental Health Institute

Date: 06 28 1962
Description: Interior view of a historically-restored hallway in the Mendota Mental Health Institute (Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane).
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Cafe Interior

Date: 04 20 1963
Description: Interior of Bush's Cafe, with artificial greenery, a clock, and two water pots above the lunch counter.
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Treasure City Interior

Date: 05 25 1963
Description: An interior view of Treasure City, a souvenir shop on a highway which travels north from Chicago, Illinois. Nets of sea shells, displays of jewelery, and m...
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Military Artifacts

Date: 1962
Description: Display of military, perhaps Civil War, artifacts in Rollo Jamison's private museum of curiosities.
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Guffawmeter

Date: 1958
Description: A man wearing headphones is sitting behind a table with the Guffawmeter. The caption reads: "Guffawmeter constructed by Paul Vanderbilt for the State Histo...
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F. Gerald Ham Examining Papers

Date: 1964
Description: Caption reads: "F. Gerald Ham, Wisconsin State Archivist, examining papers (posed re-enactment) in preparation of a guide to labor history research materia...
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Chest of Drawers

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Description: Chest of drawers that was handcrafted by Aslak Lie, a Norwegian-American.
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Chest of Drawers, Side View

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Description: Side view of a chest of drawers, which was handcrafted by Aslak Lie, a Norwegian-American.
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Mrs. Ruth Pochmann's Doll Exhibit

Date: 1961
Description: Three dolls are posed together. One is wearing a veil. Caption reads: "19th Century dolls owned by Mrs. Henry A. [Ruth] Pochmann, Madison, in an exhibit in...
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Mrs. Ruth Pochmann's Doll Exhibit

Date: 1961
Description: Five dolls are posed together. The smallest — an African-American doll — is seated in a miniature chair. The caption reads: "19th Century dolls owned by Mr...
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Mrs. Ruth Pochmann's Doll Exhibit

Date: 1961
Description: Five dolls are posed together. Two are wearing veils and a third is wearing a hat. Photo caption reads: "19th Century dolls owned by Mrs Henry A. [Ruth] Po...

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