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Camp Randall, from the N. E.
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Photograph of a watercolor of a view of Camp Randall, from the northeast. Scene set on rolling hills, shows tents, buildings, horses and military members in formation. Numbered captions at bottom read, from left: "Guard house & Picture Galeries", "8 Floral Hall", "2 12th Regt. on Drefs Parade", "10 Barracks on the north side", "3 Camp of the 12th", "4 Band of the 12th", "5 16th Regt", "7 Cols. Quarters", "6 Eating House", "9 Camp of the 16th".
1862
Gaddis, John
Publication Information
| Creator | Gaddis, John |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1862 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | (D489)1334 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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