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E.W. Brandel and Dr. Jones

Date: 1922
Description: E.W. Brandel sits on porch steps holding his daughter's dog Max, a fox terrier. Next to him, holding a camera, is Dr. A.W. Jones, the twin brother of the p...
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Dr. A.W. Jones

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Description: Dr. A.W. "Uncle Bill" (also known in Randolph as "Bill Doc") Jones sits on the porch steps wearing a vest with a watch fob.
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Man and Max on Porch

Date: 1920
Description: A man in a hat sits on the steps of the back porch of the Brandel family house with the family dog, Max.
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Harold Smith and Max

Date: 1926
Description: Harold Smith, wearing a hat, coat, and gloves, sits on a porch step with Max the dog. He is holding a pipe in his right hand.
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Schnitzler Barn

Date: 2004
Description: Andy and Karen Schnitzler, owner/operator of the River View Hills and Apartments, 100 Kelly Boulevard, use this barn for their Community Center.
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American Legion Post 69

Date: 11 16 2001
Description: "On this evening we travel to American Legion, Bonau Whereatt, Post 69 in Mayville, WI. Carl "Bear" Bandle is the manager." Note the fish fry signboard.
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Erhard Zimmerman Posing Next to an Old Building on the Battisti Property

Date: 2004
Description: Erhard Zimmerman, who will turn 100 on October 12, poses by this old building on the property. Mike and Jody Battisti purchased the farm from the Zimmerman...
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Reklau Log House

Date: 08 1992
Description: "John and Lydia Reklau pose by the Reklau Log House, the newest addition to the Theresa Historical Society grounds. The house was moved from a site two mil...
Historical Essay

Brandel and Jones Family Gallery - Image Gallery Essay

Snapshots of Daily Life
Study this collection of family photos and see a natural, simple view of everyday life in early 20th-century Randolph, Wisconsin.
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The Reibe Family

Date: 02 1901
Description: Outdoor winter group portrait of Herman Reibe and his four sisters. Herman is sitting on a log that has been fashioned into a chair, while his four sister...
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Family Christmas Tree

Date: 1902
Description: The Alexander Krueger family sitting on a porch in front of a decorated Christmas tree. Alexander and Edgar are sitting on the left side of the porch steps...
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Home of William and Johanna Krueger

Date: 10 1904
Description: Jennie and Edgar Krueger sitting with their great grandparents, William and Johanna Krueger, on their porch across from the family farm.
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Ed Wendorf with his Horse

Date: 1902
Description: Ed Wendorf standing with his horse in front of the Wendorf home.
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Smoking Pipes

Date: 12 26 1906
Description: Alexander Krueger, August Krueger, and Henry Bigalk sitting on the front porch smoking pipes. August is sitting on a chair holding the bag of tobacco, whil...
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Smoking Pipes on the Porch

Date: 12 1906
Description: Alexander Krueger and Henry Bigalk sitting on the floor of the front porch smoking pipes. The bag of tobacco is sitting on the ground in front of them.
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Playing Cards

Date: 12 1906
Description: Sarah Krueger and Henry Bigalk playing cards at a table set up outdoors next to the porch. Henry is smoking a pipe and has a large bottle of alcohol sticki...
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August Krueger Cleaning Fish

Date: 1907
Description: August Krueger sitting in a chair on the porch cleaning fish while smoking a pipe. Several of the fish are lying on the rocks next to the porch, and severa...
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The Home of August Krueger

Date: 1908
Description: Mary, August, and Sarah Krueger standing in the yard in front of their home.
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Children of William Krueger

Date: 1908
Description: The six children of William Krueger posing on the front porch of their father's home, gathered for his funeral. From left to right, August, Amelia, Minnie,...
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Mr. and Mrs. William Goetsch

Date: 1922
Description: William Goetsch and his wife Bertha Krueger Goetsch standing outdoors between two chairs, each wearing a corsage. Bertha is holding a bouquet of flowers in...

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