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View Folder of Postcards

Date: 1955
Description: Text reads: "Wisconsin Dells. 18 Miniature Postcards from Original Photographs. Stand Rock. Indian Chief." A souvenir view folder containing a group of 18 ...
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Views of Racine

Date: 12 22 1908
Description: Text reads: "Views of Racine, Wis." A collage of 12 postcards with views of buildings, landmarks and ships.
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Collage Postcard

Date: 02 10 1914
Description: Text on front reads: "Stoughton, Wisconsin." A collage of three photo postcards of scenes of Stoughton. The scenes are, (from left): "Public Library," "Hig...
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Greetings from Unity

Date: 09 08 1916
Description: Text on front reads: "Greetings, Unity, Wis." A collage of 4 postcards with views of parades and celebrations in the downtown area.
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Chippewa Group

Date: 1908
Description: A Chippewa (Ojibwa) group wearing traditional clothing photographed by A.J. Kingsbury, a photographer who produced many "documentary" postcards. This image...
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"Colsac II" Ferry

Date: 1977
Description: A view of the ferry "Colsac II" on the river.
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Greetings from Rice Lake

Date: 10 05 1908
Description: Text reads: "Greetings from Rice Lake, Wis." A collage of 6 postcards with views of "Main Street," "Canning Factory," "Roller Mills," "Public Library," "Tr...
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Colsac Ferry with Flag

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Description: The Merrimac ferry "Colsac" with an American flag.
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Automobiles Wait for the Merrimac Ferry

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Description: Automobiles line up to wait for the Merrimac ferry "Colsac".
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Brownrich Ferry

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Description: A view of the Brownrich ferry carrying a horse and wagon.
Photograph

Catch of Fish at Lake Namakagon

Date: 1930
Description: View of a pile of fish on a stringer lying in the grass, these fish may have been caught on Lake Namakagon. A person's hand appears at the top, holding the...
Photograph

Lake Mercer

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view overlooking Lake Mercer and surrounding forest.
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Greetings from Shawano

Date: 08 18 1971
Description: Text on front reads: "Greetings from Shawano, Wis." On reverse: "A group of Indians in their ceremonial dress." A group of Native American men are standing...
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Colsac Ferry

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Description: The Merrimac ferry loaded with automobiles. There is an American flag flying on the ferry.
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"Colsac I" Ferry

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Description: A close view of the Merrimac ferry "Colsac I" with a sign reading, "Stop Your Motor When Ferry Is Moving".
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Tall-tale Postcard: Rabbits

Date: 1910
Description: Two hunters stand around a pile of giant rabbits that they have killed in a Wisconsin forest. It is winter; there is snow on the ground. One of the hunters...
Photograph

Congregational Church

Date: 1935
Description: View from road of Congregational Church.
Photograph

Iron Lake

Date: 1935
Description: Wooden boats along shoreline of Iron Lake.
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Star Lake

Date: 1938
Description: View across Star Lake towards the opposite tree-lined shoreline.
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Cottage at McFarland's Lodge

Date: 1935
Description: Cottage on hillside near shore of Round Lake.

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