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Crowd at Carnival
1898
Crowd scene and circus barker in front of “The Electric Era Shows” tent, probably at a fair or carnival. A smaller tent in the background on the left has a sign for: "Palmist."
Wisconsin Thematic Panel 413-420
circa 1960-1969
Bring back somehow the big HelloProlong the noisiest dayThe clapping hands are stilled too soonAnd much too far away
Wisconsin Thematic Panel 589-598
circa 1960-1969
Against the prescience of disaster is the safety of even numbers
Wisconsin Thematic Panel 187-191
circa 1960-1969
First-rate minds to write books, guide the young and lead the nationbut the target runs close to the ground
Wisconsin Thematic Panel 148-153
circa 1960-1969
To some who want to leaveit would be dullBut to us who want to staythe moment is surprising:never laxonly turning out of nowhere lasting wonders of delight
Wisconsin Thematic Panel 599-606
circa 1960-1969
All about, wherever a thought stirred,are the memorabilia of its traces.As it is spoken, so is it written;as it is crucified, so is it graved.
