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Activities of Firemen at the Central Fire Station

Date: 01 20 1954
Description: Captain Arne Lewick doubles as the fire station mechanic. Smoking a pipe, he is working at a lathe.
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Ceramic Arts Studios

Date: 01 27 1954
Description: Leonard Ahlen putting glaze-dipped dragon figures into the kiln at Ceramic Arts Studios, 8 North Blount Street.
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Linotype Operator Retires After Thirty-Six Years

Date: 06 27 1958
Description: John (Jack) Barkenhagen (right) shown with his co-workers at Madison Newspapers, Inc. for his retirement after 36 years as a linotype operator. He is a nat...
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Governor Gaylord Nelson Starts Wisconsin State Journal Newpaper Press

Date: 01 29 1959
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson is shown, wearing the traditional pressman's hat, as he pushes the button to start the Wisconsin State Journal press to celebrate t...
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Charles Hoffhine and his Jewelry

Date: 11 02 1960
Description: Charles Hoffine, shown in his basement workshop where he creates jewelry. He and his wife found many of the gem stones on the shores of the Great Lakes. Ho...

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