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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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Harry S. Truman

Date: 09 1947
Description: President Harry S. Truman, standing at the rear of a railroad car.
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United Nations Protest

Date: 10 1956
Description: Glenn Turner is holding the United Nations flag, and his wife is carrying the flag of the state of Wisconsin. A supporter is holding the American flag. One...
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Cutting the Cheese

Date: 1950
Description: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture workers cut large blocks of Swiss cheese.
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Kohler and Zimmerman

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Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., presents a stack of papers to Secretary of State Fred R. Zimmerman. Although unidentified, the papers are likely nomination...
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Menominee Ceremony

Date: 1940
Description: Slightly elevated view of a Menominee Ceremony, possibly the beginning of a dance.
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Smashing Illegal Gambling Devices

Date: 1948
Description: Destroying slot machines and other illegal gambling devices at Law Park. From L to R: John Roach, director of the state beverage and cigaret tax division; ...
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Adlai Stevenson Campaigning

Date: 1952
Description: Democratic Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson arriving at the Loraine Hotel for a speaking engagement. During the campaign Senator Joseph R. McCarthy r...
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George Forrester at Ringling Circus

Date: 1953
Description: Madison Mayor, George Forrester, seated in the front row of the audience at the Ringling Brothers Circus. Clowns entertain the children seated near Forrest...
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"Proxmire for Governor" Car

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Description: Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. "Proxmire for Governor" car parked illegally at Capitol."
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Oveta Culp Hobby at Republican State Convention

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Description: Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. Republican State Convention. Oveta Culp Hobby talking with two other women. Mrs. Hobby to the right."
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Robert Taft Visit

Date: 1952
Description: A man is shaking hands with a woman, who is wearing a sign that reads: "Oust Graft, Elect Taft." A group of people are talking the background. Caption read...

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