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Historical Society Reading Room

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University of Wisconsin students (primarily women) studying in the Historical Society Library Reading Room. On the left is the Visitors Gallery.

Date Created:
1904

Publication Information

Date Created 1904

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection University of Wisconsin and Madison, Wisconsin, album, 1904-1909
Call Number M2007-050 #31

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014BQM
Legacy ID
WHi 49153

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