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J.A. Van Cleve
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Portrait of J.A. Van Cleve, Regent of the University of Wisconsin who helped supervise the construction of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin building. He also served on the Board of Supervisors as County Clerk of Marinette County, Wisconsin.
1890
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WHi 10683
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William F. Vilas
1900
Studio portrait of William Freeman Vilas, attorney, Regent of the University of Wisconsin, member of the State Assembly of Wisconsin 1885, U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, Postmaster General and later,...
Magnus Swenson (1855-1936)
1890
Studio portrait of Magnus Swenson. He was a Norwegian immigrant who made his name in business and as an inventor. He served on the Wisconsin Capitol Building Commission and as a University of Wisco...
Helen and Mary Mears
1895
Head and shoulders studio portrait of Helen and Mary Mears in profile.
Harriet Bell Merrill
1890
Vignetted head and shoulders studio portrait of Harriet Bell Merrill.
Herbert William Chynoweth
Portrait of H.W. Chynoweth, follower of Robert M. La Follette and an attorney who served as legal counsel for the Progressive cause. As a member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents, Chy...
