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Smashing Illegal Slot Machines

Date: 1948
Description: John Roach, director of the state beverage and cigarette tax division, using a sledge hammer to smash illegal slot machines.
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Norwegian Church Supper

Date: 1959
Description: Women preparing food for an annual Norwegian church supper at the Trinity Lutheran Church.
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State Street Looking Toward Bascom Hall

Date: 1954
Description: Elevated view of State Street looking toward Bascom Hall and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the Wisconsin State Capitol dome.
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State Street from Campus

Date: 1954
Description: State Street from the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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State Street toward the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1954
Description: A view down State Street looking towards the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Rat Poison Distribution by Boy Scouts

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Description: A man distributes rat poison, which was invented by Dr. Link, to a Boy Scout to place in rat-infested areas. They are standing in front of the Village Hall...
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Jimmy Demetral

Date: 1947
Description: Local wrestler "Jimmy" Demetral poses flexing his muscles in front of a painting of himself.
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O.N. Falk

Date: 1948
Description: Stoughton druggist, O.N. Falk, sorts the mail with a smile.
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Dane County Courthouse Being Razed

Date: 1958
Description: Elevated view of the Dane County Courthouse as it is being razed. Much of it is still intact in this image. Lake Monona and Monona Bay are in the distance.
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Woman with Toasters

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Description: Woman comparing toaster wattages.
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Woman Reading Magazine

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Description: Woman reading "House Beautiful" magazine at Greenwood House.
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Female Curling Team

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Description: A female curling team poses with their brooms and stones for a portrait.
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Harry S. Truman

Date: 09 1947
Description: President Harry S. Truman, standing at the rear of a railroad car.
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Brand New Oven

Date: 1950
Description: Woman displays a brand new oven/stove.
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Young Girl on Telephone

Date: 1950
Description: A teenager sitting on a bed talking on the telephone.
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Mini Bar

Date: 1950
Description: Mini bar with refrigerator and glassware.
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Infant with Grandmother

Date: 1950
Description: A young child examines a children's book with her grandmother.
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Woman in Kitchen

Date: 1950
Description: Woman pouring a cup of coffee.
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Woman with Oven

Date: 1950
Description: A woman displays an oven.
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Television

Date: 1950
Description: A young woman is displaying a television set.

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