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Making Buckwheat Pancakes

Date: 09 13 1949
Description: Elderly woman making pancakes on griddle at wood burning stove.
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First Radiophone Band

Date: 
Description: The first radiophone band in the United States marches on the Universtiy of Wisconsin campus.
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Stone Building

Date: 1920
Description: View of the Stone Building, Henry Mall on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus. Later the Hoard Memorial cenotaph was placed on site.
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Congregational Church

Date: 1940
Description: Exterior of the Congregational Church in dilapidated condition.
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Kehl's Dancing Academy

Date: 1920
Description: Kehl's Dancing Academy, 309 West Johnson Street, Madison, 1898 - 1906. The building was later used as the Labor Temple.
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Candid Portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1922
Description: Candid portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., smiling, with his arms crossed during the 1922 senatorial campaign. This snapshot is one of a series taken ...
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Abraham Lincoln Traveled This Way

Date: 
Description: Color illustration of Abraham Lincoln riding a horse behind a wagon as children look on. There is a locomotive in the background.
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Butterfield Hotel, Clermont Street

Date: 1920
Description: The Butterfield Hotel on Clermont Street.
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Philipp residence

Date: 1925
Description: Home of ex-Governor Emanuel Lorenz Philipp, in Badger?.
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Philipp residence

Date: 1925
Description: Home of ex-Governor Emanuel Lorenz Philipp, in Badger?
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Philipp residence

Date: 1925
Description: Home of ex-Governor Emanuel L. Philipp.
Postcard

Greek Catholic Church

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior of Russian Orthodox Church. Caption reads: "Greek Catholic Church, Cornucopia, Wis."
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St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Cornucopia

Date: 1920
Description: Interior view of three-tiered altar, with gilded ornamentation surrounding it, two candlesticks, and several paintings on the walls.
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Eagle Inn

Date: 1910
Description: Eagle Inn and grounds.
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Memorial and Eagle Bay

Date: 1940
Description: Memorial to the Moravians who arrived in Eagle Bay in 1853.
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First Congregational Church and the Gates of Heaven Synagogue

Date: 
Description: View from across the street towards the Congregational Church at the corner of North Fairchild Street and West Washington Avenue. To the left of the church...
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Frances E. Willard School

Date: 1910
Description: Frances Willard School house built in 1853.
Postcard

Frances E. Willard School

Date: 1910
Description: Frances Willard School house built in 1853. The image of a bow is printed on the left. Caption reads: "The Francis E. Willard School, Janesville, Wis."
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Aldo Leopold Portrait

Date: 1928
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Aldo Leopold wearing a suit jacket and necktie.
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Robert M. La Follette

Date: 1923
Description: Informal portrait of Robert M. La Follette, 1923. Probably taken by Fred L. Holmes.

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