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Postcard

Yerkes Observatory

Date: 1905
Description: View across field towards the observatory. Caption reads: "Yerkes Observatory, Lake Geneva, Wis."
Photograph

Examining the Wisconsin Meteorite

Date: 1868
Description: Stereograph of Increase Lapham examining a fragment of a meteorite.
Photograph

Circus Performers Gather to View Eclipse

Date: 
Description: Ringling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey circus performers gathered in front of a circus tent to view a solar eclipse. Some are wearing protective eyeglasses.
Postcard

Yerkes Observatory Telescope

Date: 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "The 40-inch telescope of the University of Chicago Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Wisconsin. The object-glass has a diameter of 40...
Drawing

Karl Armstrong

Date: 03 20 1973
Description: Artist's courtroom depiction of Karlton Armstrong.
Photograph

Karl Armstrong

Date: 1972
Description: Karl Armstrong with fist raised, one of four men responsible for the 1970 bombing of Sterling Hall. Photograph was taken in prison. Armstrong was apprehend...
Drawing

Karl Armstrong

Date: 03 20 1973
Description: Artist's courtroom depiction of Karlton Armstrong. He is sitting with his arms folded and legs crossed, with the judge visible in the background.

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