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Farmers at Farm Auction

Date: 1954
Description: Group of farmers observe and participate in a farm auction.
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Blizzards Are Fun

Date: 1955
Description: Winter scene with Mark Mueller, the photographer's son standing ankle deep in snow with a dog, and smiling as the snow continues to fall. The family was sl...
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Veterans of World War I

Date: 05 31 1955
Description: Veterans of World War I were among the participants in the Memorial Day parade. From left to right are Frank Austin, Frank Hermen and Peter C. Vanden Hueve...
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Worcester Art Center

Date: 1953
Description: View of the front of the art center. Caption reads: "The Worcester Art Center, Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis."
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Institute of Paper Chemistry

Date: 1953
Description: The Institute of Paper Chemistry at Lawrence College.
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The Memorial Union

Date: 1953
Description: View across street toward the union. Caption reads: "The Memorial Union, Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin."
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Grignon House

Date: 1951
Description: The Grignon house was built (at the later address of 1313 Augustine Street) in 1836 by Charles Grignon. Charles Grignon was the son of Augustin Grignon, on...
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Grignon House

Date: 1950
Description: The Grignon house was built (at the later address of 1313 Augustine Street) in 1836 by Charles Grignon. Charles Grignon was the son of Augustin Grignon, on...
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Kaukauna Public Library

Date: 1955
Description: View across street towards the Kaukauna Public Library.
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Hydroelectric Central Station

Date: 1954
Description: Exterior view of a reproduction of the world's first hydroelectric central station. It is located near the site of the original, which began operation on S...
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McCarthy as Primary Winner

Date: 09 10 1952
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin, with supporters in his hometown of Appleton, hearing the news of his landslide victory over his Republican Party c...
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Honorary Pallbears at McCarthy Funeral

Date: 05 07 1957
Description: Official representatives at the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy included (third from the police officer) Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr.
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Crowd at McCarthy Funeral

Date: 05 07 1957
Description: Crowd of mourners at the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy outside St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
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Mourners at McCarthy Grave Site

Date: 05 07 1957
Description: Mourners surround the casket of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy at his funeral at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery.
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Procession at McCarthy Funeral

Date: 05 07 1957
Description: Procession of Catholic clergy at the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. In Wisconsin, and elsewhere in the nation, the Catholic Church was among McCart...
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Procession at McCarthy Funeral

Date: 05 1957
Description: The crowd gathered outside St. Mary's Catholic Church for the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy watches as the procession to the cemetery begins.
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McCarthy Votes

Date: 08 13 1952
Description: For the camera, Senator Joseph R. McCarthy shows how he voted in the 1952 Republican Primary. McCarthy handily defeated his opponent Len Schmitt.
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Newsreel Crew Interviewing Senator McCarthy

Date: 08 13 1952
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy being interviewed by a newsreel crew after his victory in the 1952 Republican primary election. McCarthy was celebrating at the ...
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Joseph R. McCarthy Memorial

Date: 05 02 1959
Description: Dedication of the Joseph R. McCarthy Memorial in the Outagamie Counthouse on the second anniversary of the senator's death. Directly in front of the bust ...
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Joseph R. McCarthy Funeral

Date: 05 07 1957
Description: Marine honor guard at the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. Jean McCarthy (wearing a round black hat), stands to the left of the Marines. McCarthy's ...

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