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Thank you to everyone who helped make this collection more accessiblePapers of Increase Allen Lapham, the most prominent figure in early scientific research in Wisconsin. The papers consist of personal and biographical papers, correspondence, and research and writing files. For more information about this collection, visit the Online Finding Aid
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Box 12, Folder 12: Archaeology
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 12: Archaeology Document Title: Box 12, Folder 12: Archaeology Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 Folder Description: This folder contains two articles written by Increase Allen Lapham on the Effigy Mounds and ancient Native Americans of Wisconsin;...
Box 12, Folder 1: Correspondence January-March 1875
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 1: Correspondence January-March 1875 Document Title: Box 12, Folder 1: Correspondence January-March 1875 Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 Folder Description: This folder contains personal and professional correspondence written and received by Increase...
Box 12, Folder 2: Increase Lapham Correspondence for 1875
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 2: Increase Lapham Correspondence for 1875 Document Title: Box 12, Folder 2: Increase Lapham Correspondence 1875 Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, (1811-1875) Folder Description: This folder contains letters from both before and after the death of Increase Allen...
Box 12, Folder 3: Algae of Milwaukee 1872
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 3: Algae of Milwaukee 1872 Document Title: Box 12, Folder 3: Algae of Milwaukee 1872 Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 Folder Description: This folder contains a large collection of algae and plant specimens, along with descriptions and illustrations by...
Box 12, Folder 4: American Railroad Time 1872
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 4: American Railroad Time 1872 Document Title: Box 12, Folder 4: American Railroad Time 1872 Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, (1811-1875) Folder Description: This folder contains a draft and three copies of a circular written by Increase Allen Lapham regarding...
Box 12, Folder 5: Wisconsin Animals, 1851
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 5: Wisconsin Animals, 1851 Document Title: Box 12, Folder 5: Wisconsin Animals, 1851 Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, (1811-1875) Folder Description: This folder contains "A Systematic Catalogue of the Animals of Wisconsin" written by Increase Allen Lapham at...
Box 12, Folder 6: Archaeology I
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 6: Archaeology I Document Title: Box 12, Folder 6: Archaeology I Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 Folder Description: This folder contains field notes, maps, illustrations, photographs, newspaper clippings and letters relating to the Effigy Mounds of...
Box 12, Folder 7: Archeology II
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 7: Archeology II Document Title: Box 12, Folder 7: Archeology II Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 Folder Description: This folder contains field notes, maps, and illustrations relating to the effigy mounds of Wisconsin, largely created and compiled by...
Box 12, Folder 8: Archaeology III
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 8: Archaeology III Document Title: Box 12, Folder 8: Archaeology III Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 Folder Description: This folder contains letters, maps, and diagrams primarily concerning archaeology and excavation of Effigy Mound in Wisconsin and...
Box 12, Folder 9: Archaeology IV
Metadata: Title: Box 12, Folder 9: Archaeology IV Document Title: Box 12, Folder 9: Archaeology IV Creator: Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875 Folder Description: This folder contains letters, maps, and diagrams primarily concerning archaeology and excavation of Effigy Mounds in Wisconsin and...