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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Stacks of the Historical Society Library
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Minnie Oakley and Florence Baker Hayes (reaching for a book), two Historical Society librarians, during the period when the Society was housed in the South Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Details of the Capitol furnishing and construction in this photograph include the leather swivel chair (in need of repair) and the Jenny Lind table, as well as documentation of the ceiling construction.
May 1896
Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
Publication Information
| Creator | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | May 1896 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 9 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Reuben Gold Thwaites papers, 1843-1960 |
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| Call Number | PH M94-176 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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