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Registering to Vote

Date: 09 02 1954
Description: A group of newly naturalized citizens registering to vote at City Hall.
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Silver Dollars

Date: 07 22 1954
Description: A table full of silver dollars where bank workers are preparing them to be sent to American Can Co., a Milwaukee-based company which plans on paying its em...
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Polo Game

Date: 07 24 1957
Description: Elevated view of a polo game in action.
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John DeMerit, Milwaukee Braves

Date: 09 30 1957
Description: Milwaukee Braves outfielder John DeMerit works out at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1957. A rookie in 1957, DeMerit made one appearance in that year's Worl...
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Memorial Day Parade

Date: 05 31 1962
Description: View along side of street towards a teenage brass band marching down the street in a Memorial Day parade in West Allis. A group of young children stand on ...
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Wisconsin Delegates at the Democratic National Convention

Date: 08 16 1956
Description: View down row of chairs at the Democratic National Convention showing Mrs. Ethel McMurray of Stevens Point, and Richard McKnight of South Wayne, Wisconsin,...
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Walter J. Keller

Date: 1957
Description: Walter J. Keller, vice-president of the Marine National Exchange Bank, at a desk at the bank.
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Waiting at the Courthouse

Date: 1955
Description: Unidentified people waiting or conferring, possibly lawyer and clients at a courthouse.
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Henry Aaron Tips His Cap

Date: 10 04 1964
Description: Elevated view of Henry 'Hank' Aaron tipping his cap to the fans during the Braves' final game of the 1964 season.
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Frank Zappa and Mothers of Invention Backstage

Date: 10 20 1971
Description: Ian Underwood, Don Preston, Howard Kayland, Gail Zappa, and Frank Zappa discuss science around a backstage table at the Milwaukee Arena following a show by...
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Donald A. Buchanan in Profile

Date: 08 03 1957
Description: News portrait of Donald A. Buchanan of Minneapolis. Buchanan, then living at the Rescue Mission in Milwaukee, was overcome by gas while he was trying to re...
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Mt. Sinai Hospital Ball

Date: 1967
Description: Physicians and their guests around the punchbowl and refreshment table at the Mt. Sinai Hospital Ball, at the Sheraton-Schroeder Hotel.
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Fans at a Badgers Game

Date: 1965
Description: Section of an active crowd of University of Wisconsin students yelling and cheering at a campus rally to work up spirit before a football game. Annotated: ...
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Young Couple at a Cafe

Date: 1965
Description: Head and shoulders view of young couple, seated in subdued light in the Avant Garde Cafe Espresso.
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Banquet Guests

Date: 1967
Description: Guests enjoying themselves at a banquet of the Executives' Secretaries, Inc.
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Albert Roszek with Farm Equipment

Date: 05 1959
Description: Albert Roszek, wearing overalls, posing with farm machinery. There is a barn in the background.
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Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Jones

Date: 1932
Description: Informal double portrait of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Jones, 81 and 80, respectively at the time of their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were both bo...
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View from the Top

Date: 1965
Description: Overhead view looking down from a tall building at passing traffic and workmen on suspended scaffolding near the sidewalk.
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Evacuation Route Out of Milwaukee

Date: 1961
Description: Evacuation route out of Milwaukee. View from the side of the road looking downhill towards the rear of a Wisconsin State Patrol cruiser parked on the right...
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World Tourist

Date: 08 10 1970
Description: Heinz Stücke on his bicycle in front of the Milwaukee Journal building at 333 W. State Street. Stücke carries his belongings in bags attached to his bike w...

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