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Do-nut Queen Advertisement

Date: 10 17 1944
Description: Donut queen posed for advertising campaign. The female model is holding a box of donuts and is sitting on a large clock bearing the slogan: "It's Always Do...
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Class on Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Date: 12 06 1967
Description: Instructor teaching the harmful effects of smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs.
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Deep Freeze

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Description: Icicles and a layer of frosty ice cover parked cars.
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Girl with Egg Tree

Date: 04 14 1967
Description: Bonnetted girl gazes at egg tree.
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Farm Plow

Date: 04 10 1935
Description: Two horses pull a spring tooth harrow. The farmer plans to plant barley.
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Joseph McCarthy in a Pensive Mood

Date: 11 1946
Description: A vigorous campaigner, Joseph R. McCarthy relaxes in front of a log cabin fireplace after his electoral campaign.
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Mordecai Kelly Log Cabin

Date: 1945
Description: Exterior of the Mordecai Kelly log cabin, built by Mordecai himself in the late 1840's. The article attached to the photograph reads: "The aging tree stand...
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Fort Winnebago

Date: 1955
Description: View of the surgeon's quarters at Fort Winnebago.
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Joe McCarthy and Admirers

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy greets admirers at a Republican Party dinner that honored him.
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Joe McCarthy at GOP Convention

Date: 06 13 1952
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy chats with other officials at the Wisconsin State Republican Convention.
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Joe McCarthy Cooking

Date: 11 1946
Description: Recently-elected Senator Joseph R. McCarthy tasting a favorite recipe for pheasant during vacation.
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Joe McCarthy and Tape Recorder

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy prepares to play a tape recording at a dinner honoring him. McCarthy said the tape caught Harry Bridges speaking about plotting ...
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Joe McCarthy at Milwaukee Tribute

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Head table at a dinner that honored Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, behind which is a large portrait of him. Senator McCarthy is second from the right. Over 25...
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Joe McCarthy's Milwaukee Tribute

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Elevated view of a crowd gathered for a dinner that honored Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. Behind the elevated head table is a large portrait of the Senator.
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Joe McCarthy and Governor Kohler

Date: 10 03 1952
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., seated together in the Eisenhower Presidential campaign train dining car.
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Eisenhower and Joe McCarthy

Date: 10 03 1952
Description: Presidential candidate Dwight Eisenhower and Wisconsin Senator Joseph R. McCarthy together on the rear car of the "Eisenhower Special." The location of thi...
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Gorillas Samson and Sambo Adoptive Birthday Party

Date: 10 05 1955
Description: Children and adults gathered in front of the gorilla cages at the Washington Park Zoo to celebrate the fifth adoptive birthday party for Samson and Sambo. ...
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Children at Milwaukee County Zoo

Date: 10 15 1955
Description: Children leaning against a fence at the fifth adoptive birthday party for Samson and Sambo at the Washington Park Zoo. Several of the children are drinking...
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Jones Island

Date: 1961
Description: Shoreline of Lake Michigan. This is mainly a commercial fishing community, and some of the Lake Michigan ferry boats dock here. A pole with a lifesaving ri...
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Showing Off Prize Ribbons

Date: 06 09 1950
Description: Three male members of the Disch family show off ribbons won for raising prize sheep.

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