Papers and photographs, 1906-1915.

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Papers and photographs, 1906-1915.

Obituaries of Pliney Norcross, a La Grange, Wis. native, who served with Company K of the First Wisconsin Infantry and later became Captain of Company K, Thirteenth Wisconsin Infantry during the Civil War. Norcross, credited with being the first student from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to enlist, was a prominent Janesville, Wis. citizen after the war. His obituaries provide details about his life including military service, post-war career, and information about his family. Also found in the collection are several photographs of Norcross, along with photographs of his brothers Frederick and Lanson Norcross who also served in Company K of the Thirteenth Wisconsin.

Papers 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder) and.Photographs (6 folders)

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University of Wisconsin

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The University of Wisconsin-Extension promotes continuing education and lifelong learning by providing statewide access to university resources and research to the people of Wisconsin. Its four divisions are continuing education; cooperative extension; entrepreneurship and economic development; and broadcast and media innovations. From the guide to the University of Wisconsin Extension Program Reports, 1960-1969, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries) ...

Norcross, Pliny, 1838.

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Welch, Marian,

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Soldiers

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Veterans

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Norcross, Frederick F., d. 1865.

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United States. Army. Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, 13th (1861-1865). Company K.

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Norcross, Lanson P., d. 1896.

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Norcross, Pliny, 1838-1915.

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Norcross family.

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