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| Discover Madison's Kehl School of Dance through photographs of the performers, public events, dance studio, and other images. |
| Larger Than Life Images of Animals and Produce |
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| Learn about the tall-tale postcard industry and the career of photographer Alfred Stanley Johnson, Jr. |
| Native American Photographs |
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| Collection of photographs documenting Native American life and the impact of federal government. |
| A Collection of Photographs |
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| Photographs of Winther Motor company offer insight into early 20th century manufacturing. |
| Madison's Soap Box Derby |
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| Learn about the history of Madison's Soap Box Derby, a popular racing sport amongst young boys nation-wide in the early to mid-1900s. |
| Learn more about the 1904 fire that destroyed the third Wisconsin State Capitol. |
| The Story of Two Communities Through Photographs |
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| Read about the history of Manitowoc and Two Rivers, two Wisconsin communities, and view photos documenting more than 150 years of life in the two cities. |
| The Photographs of Harold Hone |
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| This article describes the careers of Harold Hone and Frank Utpatel in relation to the W.P.A. |
| Doctor and Amateur Photographer |
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| Discover the career of amateur photographer and doctor Edward Bass who surprised people with his near-overnight success and natural talent. |
| Discover the works of Austrian artist Franz Hölzlhuber, who documented Wisconsin scenery through watercolor. |
| Images of Pawling & Harnischfeger Electric Cranes |
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| Discover how Wisconsin-based company Pawling & Harnischfeger became one of the world's leading suppliers of manufacturing services. |
| Milwaukee's First Photojournalist |
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| Read about the life and career of photojournalist John Robert Taylor, who captured the spirit of Milwaukee through photographs in the early 20th century. |
| Images of a Milwaukee Manufacturing Powerhouse |
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| Read about one of Milwaukee's most successful manufacturing companies and view vintage photographs of the corporation. |
| Avid Amateur Photographer |
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| Learn about the career of photographer Harry Dankoler, who captured images of his experiences throughout life and experimented with photo manipulation. |
| Read about the career of Milwaukee-based photographer Simon L. Stein who is known for his portraits of prominent Wisconsin citizens. |
| Discover the famous lithographic company most known for its WWII posters whose goal was to mobilize public support for the American war effort. |
| A Greenbelt Town |
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| Read about how the suburban community of Greendale, Wisconsin, was engineered and view photographs documenting its development. |
| The Many Varied Photographs |
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| Read about the diverse career of photographer Harold Gauer, who is perhaps best known for his humorous photographs. |
| Learn the inside story of the Teasdale Vice Committee Investigation of 1913 in Wisconsin and their crusade against "social evil." |
| Frank Lloyd Wright's Wisconsin Home |
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| Learn about he home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright and view rare photographs of the building he designed and redesigned during his lifetime. |
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