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| Date: | 11 1946 |
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| Description: | A vigorous campaigner, Joseph R. McCarthy relaxes in front of a log cabin fireplace after his electoral campaign. |
| Date: | 1935 |
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| Description: | Barracks buildings at the Crystal Lake Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. |
| Date: | 11 1946 |
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| Description: | Recently-elected Senator Joseph R. McCarthy tasting a favorite recipe for pheasant during vacation. |
| Date: | 1956 |
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| Description: | Senator and Mrs. Joseph R. McCarthy at the Gateway Hotel in Land O'Lakes. |
| Date: | 1960 |
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| Description: | Wet boathouse that belonged to Don Walkins, on Catfish Lake. A woman stands on a pier near a boat. |
| Date: | 07 1974 |
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| Description: | Nelson takes time out during a campaign trip to talk with two boys. Dressed casually, Nelson is shown squatting down in a marsh area between the boys who a... |
| Date: | 1931 |
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| Description: | View down lake shoreline on Lake Manitowish at Little Bohemia. There are stairs coming down to the lake, and a bench, as well as docks, a flag pole and a d... |
| Date: | 01 1972 |
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| Description: | The World Snowmobile Championship showing the track, snowmobiles, competitors, bleachers and spectators. |
| Date: | 1968 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of the main business district. Cars are parked in front of businesses, and are driving down the road. A flagpole and stop signs are in the fo... |
| Date: | 1966 |
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| Description: | View of the commercial district. Cars are parked in front of businesses. A flagpole and a stop sign are on a highway island in the foreground. |
| Date: | 06 1960 |
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| Description: | Historic Sites Committee, State Historical Society Annual Meeting. Members featured from left to right include: Carl Guell, State Aeronautics Commission, T... |
| Date: | 1948 |
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| Description: | Forestors W.A. Sylvester and William Bjorge posing with Executive Director M.N. Taylor next to a sign at the Trees for Tomorrow Conservation Camp. There is... |
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| Description: | View towards a small airport with seating under umbrella's on a patio. A small plane is parked on the tarmac in the right foreground. Caption reads: "King'... |
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| Description: | Color photographic postcard view across the parking lot towards The Gateway Inn. There is a Standard Gas Station next door. |
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| Description: | Interior view of the bowling lanes. Flags are hanging from the ceiling and along the back wall. Caption reads: The Gateway Inn Bowling Alleys — Land O' Lak... |
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| Description: | View towards a group of buildings across a road, housing state forestry offices, stables and storage. A watchtower is on a hill. Caption reads: "State Fore... |
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| Description: | View across road towards the front of the Gateway Inn. A man is standing in front, and cars are parked along the curb and in the lot on the left. |
| Date: | 1910 |
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| Description: | Text on front reads: "Cottages South of the Waldheim, Star Lake, Wis." View across lake towards boathouses and docks on the shore of Star Lake, with cottag... |
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