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Anti-Vietnam War Demonstration

Date: 1972
Description: A crowd of anti-Vietnam war demonstrators march down Wisconsin Avenue with signs and banners. One banner reads: "Stop the Bombing. Sign the Treaty Now! U.S...
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Soldiers' Orphans Home

Date: 1870
Description: Stereograph of Soldiers' Orphans Home, formerly Harvey Hospital. The octagon house was originally built for Governor Leonard J. Farwell and designed by Aug...
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The Union House Tavern

Date: 1900
Description: The Union House Tavern, known as Schulkamp's Corner Saloon, 2601 East Washington Avenue at Milwaukee Street. A group of men are standing on the porch holdi...
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Armed Forces Day

Date: 1950
Description: Color guards marching past the Wisconsin State Capitol carrying flags as a crowd looks on.
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Camp Randall

Date: 1861
Description: Christmas and New Years greeting card from Hosea W. Rood, presumably sent to his comrades of the 12th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Company E, who had been...
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Old Abe at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1875
Description: Old Abe, Wisconsin War Eagle, perched on a stars and stripe shield near a cannon at the Wisconsin State Capitol. There is a flag in the background.
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Old Abe at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1875
Description: Old Abe, Wisconsin War Eagle, perched on a stars and stripes shield next to a cannon at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Old Abe has his back turned towards t...
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Soldiers' Orphans Home, Farwell House

Date: 1870
Description: Group of people posing outside of Soldiers' Orphans Home, located on Spaight Street between Paterson and Brearly Streets. The building was originally const...
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Unitarian Church and Vet's Hospital

Date: 1950
Description: Aerial view of the Frank Lloyd-Wright-dsigned Unitarian Church under construction and the Veteran's Administration Hospital, also under construction, to th...
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Camp Randall Arch in Madison

Date: 01 19 1931
Description: Winter scene featuring the Camp Randall Memorial Arch on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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U.S. Centennial Ceremonies on the Square

Date: 07 04 1876
Description: Stereograph of view of procession, military company and citizens at Great Centennial Day at the Capitol Square. Scene at Main and Carroll Streets showing t...
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Dedication of the Camp Randall Memorial Arch

Date: 06 19 1912
Description: A group of people posing in front of the Camp Randall Memorial Arch during its dedication.
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Soldiers' Orphans' Home/Monona Academy

Date: 1877
Description: This building, on an entire block of Spaight and Brearly Streets with Lake Monona, was originally the governor's mansion for Leonard J. Farwell. The Farwel...
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Dewey's Victory Arch

Date: 1898
Description: Wisconsin Semi-Centennial ceremonial archway erected at State and Mifflin Streets to celebrate Admiral George Dewey's victory over the Spanish fleet at Man...
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Naval Training School, Division #78, Trainees

Date: 09 17 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #78, trainees at University of Wisconsin-Madison. This is the final class.
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Naval Training School, Division #78, Trainees

Date: 09 17 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #78, trainees at University of Wisconsin-Madison. This is the final class.
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Naval Training School, Division #72,Ttrainees

Date: 07 21 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #72, trainees at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Naval Training School, Division #73, Trainees

Date: 07 28 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #73, trainees at University of Wisconsin, Madison with banner depicting a roster and the let...
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Naval Training School, Division #65, Trainees

Date: 06 02 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #65, trainees at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Naval Training School, Division #64, Trainees

Date: 05 25 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #64, trainees, at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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