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Dr. E.A. Birge Reading Sun Machine in Car

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Description: Dr. Edward Ashael Birge reading a sun machine inside a car. In 1875 Dr. Birge first came to teach natural history at the University of Wisconsin, and remai...
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Northeast Area of University of Wisconsin Campus

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view looking northeast from the chimney of the Power Plant on University Avenue. The Chemistry Building is in the foreground, and Bascom Hall and ...
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University of California Rowing Team

Date: 06 11 1948
Description: Group portrait of members of the "rangy and powerful" University of California varsity rowing team who were in Madison to compete against the University of...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Intercollegiate Regatta

Date: 07 17 1948
Description: Seated on a Lake Mendota pier are left to right: Don Williams, Madison, a University of Wisconsin senior and member of Hoofers Club; Edward Bainbridge, com...
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Aerial View of University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus

Date: 1908
Description: Aerial View of University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture. Lake Mendota with Picnic Point is in the background.
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Aerial View of University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus

Date: 1900
Description: Aerial View of University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture. Lake Mendota with Picnic Point is in the background.
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Memorial Library and Mall

Date: 1956
Description: Memorial Library, Armory (Red Gym or Old Red), and University of Wisconsin Boathouse from across mall on the lower campus of the University of Wisconsin-Ma...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view looking northeast from the chimney of the Power Plant on University Avenue. The Chemistry Building is in the foreground, and Bascom Hall and ...
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University of Wisconsin Men's Crew Team

Date: 05 02 1951
Description: Group image of the University of Wisconsin men's (varsity?) crew team on a pier at the old crew house on Lake Mendota behind the old Red Gym.
Map or Atlas

Cornell University Lands in Wisconsin for Sale

Date: 1877
Description: Map of northern Wisconsin showing the lands owned by Cornell University (shaded portions) in 1877. The map depicts the lakes, river systems, towns, and th...
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Lake Path at Wellesley College

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Description: Rustic benches stand in a lookout area along a wooded path at Wellesley College.
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University of California Crew

Date: 06 10 1954
Description: Members of the University of California male varsity crew stand on a pier at the shore of Lake Mendota.
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International Students Attend the University of Wisconsin

Date: 07 27 1954
Description: International students attend the University of Wisconsin. Pictured is Florence Filleul of Paris, France, who did post-graduate work during the year in his...
Map or Atlas

Map Showing Cornell University Lands in Wisconsin for Sale

Date: 1877
Description: This map shows the lands in northern Wisconsin owned by Cornell University that were for sale. Text on the map encourages interested buyers to seek more in...
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Map of Northern Illinois and the Surveyed Part of Wisconsin

Date: 1842
Description: This map shows portions of northern Illinois and Wisconsin surveyed by the map's creation. It shows county lines and university land, and depicts lead and ...
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Land Sold in the Milwaukee Land District

Date: 05 1846
Description: Hand-colored map of southeastern Wisconsin showing the counties of Dodge, Jefferson, Rock, Walworth, Racine (including modern-day Kenosha County), Waukesha...
Map or Atlas

Map of Dodge County, Wisconsin : From Government and Recent Surveys

Date: 1860
Description: This map of Dodge County, Wisconsin, shows the township and range grid, towns, sections, cities and villages, railroads, roads, property owners and acreage...
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Guide to the University of Wisconsin and Surrounding Area

Date: 1927
Description: Shows campus buildings, points of interest in surrounding area, and railroads. Advertisements on verso.
Map or Atlas

Greetings from Madison, Wisconsin

Date: 1928
Description: Illustrated map of points of interest, including University buildings, parks, athletic venues, fraternity and sorority houses, and state buildings.
Map or Atlas

University of Wisconsin Campus

Date: 1929
Description: Bird’s-eye view map. Top of map reads: "To Show You the Campus ... and Gatewood's Book Store ... Further Instructions ... You Will Need No More". Bottom le...

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