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Painting Norbert Anderson's Home

Date: 08 16 1958
Description: Overhead view of Norbert Anderson's friends who pitched in to help paint his home at 1522 Jefferson Street. At right, Kenneth Jones demonstrates his painti...
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: Participating in the "Outdoor Living Day" event, sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, is Ben Swetmore who is checking out one of the boats parked ...
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Union Newsstand at Depot

Date: 02 17 1934
Description: Interior of the Union Newsstand at the Chicago and North Western railroad depot, 219 S. Blair Street, showing cigars and magazines.
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Stanley Bokelmann Celebrates the Birth of Twin Sons

Date: 11 22 1957
Description: Stanley Bokelmann, 337 Orchard Drive, a local builder, celebrates the birth of twin sons at St. Mary's Hospital by hosting two blue pennants on the flag po...
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We Saw You . . . at Lawmaker School

Date: 01 10 1955
Description: Veteran lawmaker, Assemblyman R.A. Peabody (R-Milltown), relaxing with a cigar as he is listening to a presenter at the pre-session lawmaker's school for f...
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University of Wisconsin Summer Prom

Date: 08 06 1954
Description: Two couples attending the university summer prom at the Memorial Union. From left to right are: Bill Bramburg and Sue Roth (both from Oak Park, Illinois); ...
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Congressman Glenn Davis Holds Office Hours in Madison

Date: 08 23 1954
Description: Congressman Glenn Davis (R-Waukesha) chats with constituent Ervin Cady who is balancing his brimmed hat on one knee while lighting up a cigar.
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Christian Dick Wine & Liquor Store

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Description: Slightly elevated view of Christian W. Dick, on the left, standing behind the counter of his wine and liquor store. Cigars are in a display case in the lef...
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Member of the Hanks Family

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Description: View of a man sitting in a wooden rocking chair on the porch of the Hanks home smoking a cigar.
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Sid Going Through the Wringer

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Description: Sid in darkroom with a cigar in his mouth, rolling a miniature, printed cut-out version of himself through a photographic print wringer in a darkroom. Sid ...
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Sid Posing in Gisholt Darkroom

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Description: Portrait of Sid posing in the Gisholt darkroom while smoking a cigar. He is sitting in a chair and is wearing a ripped, button up white shirt with a bow ti...
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Loyalty Day Parade

Date: 04 06 1918
Description: Detail of a group of civilian men in the Loyalty Day parade.
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Joe's Place

Date: 05 20 1931
Description: Interior of Joe's Place with bartender, possibly Joseph Puccio. The bar was located at 786 W. Washington Avenue in what was known as the Greenbush neighbor...
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Schadauer Tobacco Store

Date: 1880
Description: A man posing in the open doorway of Julius Schadauer's tobacco shop at 101 State Street. The sign above the doorway reads: "Schadauer of Cigars Fact. No 62...
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Two Men Smoking Cigars

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of two men smoking cigars and wearing summer hats. Joseph Bowar is sitting, and his brother, Jacob Bowar, is...
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Four Men Wearing Overalls

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Description: Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of four men, all dressed in overalls, standing together. One man is holding a cigar. The two men...
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Park Hotel Employees Party

Date: 01 04 1950
Description: Alfred Ellickson and Alfred Randall playing violin and guitar, while Adolph, standing at right, is holding a lighter up to a large cigar held in the guitar...
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Julius Schadauer Store

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Description: View from street towards a man standing in front of the doorway to the Julius Schadauer's tobacco store on a street corner at 101 State Street. A man is on...
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Bartenders Pouring Drinks

Date: 03 10 1937
Description: Two bartenders pour drinks for customers at the Circular Bar in the Park Hotel.
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Babe Ruth

Date: 10 15 1934
Description: Babe Ruth, wearing a dressing gown, standing in the doorway of a train car and signing autographs.

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