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Boy Scouts Raise the Flag at Campground

Date: 1972
Description: Color photograph of Boy Scouts raising a flag as others stand at attention during a ceremony. Tents and a 1972 International Scout pickup are in the backgr...
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Skiing near Greenbush

Date: 1951
Description: Winter scene with skiers getting ready to push off, with bundled-up observers looking on in the foreground.
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Shindig at the Teenbeat Club

Date: 1968
Description: Color advertising photograph of teenagers and members of a rock and roll band gathered in and around an International Scout pickup at the Teenbeat Club own...
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Woman Outside the "Downstairs Room"

Date: 1957
Description: View towards a woman in fancy evening dress speaking with a doorman or chauffeur outside Julius Monk's "Downstairs Room" nightclub. The tailgate of an Inte...
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Curling Match

Date: 1956
Description: Curlers sweep in front of a stone during a curling match.
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Bill Bruton

Date: 06 04 1953
Description: Milwaukee Braves outfielder Bill Bruton, photographed at spring training. Bruton hit the first major league home run at Milwaukee County Stadium in the Bra...
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Packers at Training Camp

Date: 1970
Description: Players jogging on the practice field in shorts and t-shirts. The Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena is visible in the background.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Champion

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Madison Soap Box Derby winner Larry Jacobson accepting his trophy from Ralph A. Hult of Hult's Capital Garage. The derby took place on Midvale Boulevard.
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Dave Pureifory

Date: 08 1973
Description: Green Bay Packers player Dave Pureifory (#75) carries his helmet as he walks among fans to the practice field. Larry McCarren (#54) can be seen ahead of hi...
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Scott Hunter Going to Practice

Date: 1973
Description: Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Hunter (#16) dodging traffic on his way to the practice field. A large group of fans wait along the fence on the other ...
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Larry McCarren Walking to Practice

Date: 1973
Description: Green Bay Packers Center, Larry McCarren (#54) walking across the Lambeau Field parking lot toward the practice field. Several young fans seeking autograph...
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Soap box racers head down a hill on S. Midvale Boulevard as a large group of spectators are watching from behind a fence. 1953 was the first year Madison's...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Two soap box racers leave the starting gate on their way down the hill on S. Midvale Boulevard. A few spectators can be seen on both sides of the starting ...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Audience

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: View down the hill at the Madison Soap Box Derby on South Midvale Boulevard during a soap box derby race. One car is visible on the track and a large crowd...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Two Madison soap box derby contestants are racing toward the finish line on South Midvale Boulevard as a large crowd watches from behind a fence. The 1953 ...
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Circus Parade Calliope Truck

Date: 07 04 1963
Description: A calliope truck with text reading "Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. Presents / A Day in Old Milwaukee / July 4th / Featuring Schlitz Circus Parade" drives down a ...
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Circus Parade in Oconomowoc

Date: 07 04 1963
Description: A restored 19th century circus wagon travels down a commercial road on a trailer during a parade. The 25-piece circus parade traveled from Circus World Mus...
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Children with Circus Wagon

Date: 07 04 1963
Description: Four children are standing looking at a circus wagon labeled "Pawnee Bill" which is chained to the bed of an International truck. The wagon was part of a 2...
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Circus Parade

Date: 1963
Description: An International truck marked "A Day in Old Milwaukee. July 4th Schlitz Circus Parade" leads a fleet of circus vehicles through a downtown area. The 25-pie...
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"Pawnee Bill" Circus Wagon

Date: 1963
Description: The "Pawnee Bill" circus wagon passes Notbohms furniture store and funeral home along a commercial street as a child looks on from the foreground. Multiple...

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