Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-12 of 12

Photograph

Gymnastics at Boys Busy Life Camp, Lake Keesus

Date: 1915
Description: Boys demonstrate acrobatic skills on the grounds of their summer camp.
Photograph

Madison Turnverein Banquet

Date: 06 24 1937
Description: Group portrait of members sitting at tables for Madison Turnverein (Turners) banquet at Simon Hotel.
Photograph

Madison Turnverein Members

Date: 06 05 1934
Description: Group portrait of seven females, sitting, and eight males, standing, members of the Madison Turnverein.
Photograph

Snell House Playroom

Date: 03 24 1932
Description: View of the basement playroom at Chester and Louise Snell's home, 822 Miami Pass. The three children are playing with Snell's miniature circus, rocking hor...
Photograph

Turner Hall Banquet

Date: 02 23
Description: Turner Hall with tables set up for a banquet, 21 South Butler Street. View from the doors toward the stage.
Photograph

Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium

Date: 
Description: The Y.M.C.A. Main Gymnasium features athletic equipment including pummel horses, parallel bars, rings, a basketball hoop, and several balls. The room has ...
Photograph

Y.W.C.A. Gymnasium Interior

Date: 
Description: View of Y.W.C.A. Gymnasium interior equipped with climbing ropes, pummel horses, springboards, and parallel bars. The room has a balcony with chairs for s...
Photograph

Convention Floorshow

Date: 02 1954
Description: Elevated view of entertainment at the annual convention of the Wisconsin Retail Lumberman's Association in Milwaukee.
Photograph

Children's Class of the Milwaukee Turners

Date: 
Description: Children’s class of the Milwaukee Turners, gathered outside in a park. George Brosius appears on the platform and several people are wearing band uniforms....
Photograph

The Bauer's Risley Act

Date: 05 22 1956
Description: Portrait of George and Peter Bauer, a father and son risley act. Risley is a form of tumbling by one individual while being juggled on the feet of another....
Photograph

Headstand

Date: 1931
Description: A girl wearing bloomers and long stockings performs a headstand as other girls look on. One of the bystanders is also wearing athletic clothes under her co...
Photograph

Eunice Blanchard Upside Down

Date: 1935
Description: Eunice Blanchard is hanging from the horizontal bar in the yard. A man, (partially out of frame) possibly her father, is watching her play.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: