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Orpheum Theatre

Date: 1918
Description: Exterior view of the Orpheum Theatre at 113 Monona Avenue (now called Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard). There are several automobiles parked in front of ...
Photograph

Janesville's Downtown

Date: 1919
Description: Pedestrians in shopping district. Cars are parked and a streetcar is coming down the street.
Photograph

Sigurd Olson

Date: 1925
Description: Sigurd F. Olson (April 4, 1899 - January 13, 1982) was an American author, environmentalist, and advocate for the protection of wilderness. This photograph...
Photograph

Harold Gauer and Robert Bloch in the Snow

Date: 
Description: Showing the effects of a large winter snow at Bloch's Maryland flat.
Photograph

McDonald's Restaurant

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Description: Exterior of early McDonald's Restaurant.
Print

H.B. Tanner and Republican Ticket

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Description: Engraved portrait of Herbert Battles Tanner who was running for Mayor of Kaukauna on the Republican ticket. Other candidates are listed below.
Photograph

Woman Pouring Beverage

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Description: Mrs. G.E. Vandercook stands in a Grecian-inspired costume and pours a beverage from a ceramic pitcher.
Photograph

Billy Tiger

Date: 
Description: Full-length portrait of Billy Tiger, a Seminole Native American, posed in full regalia standing next to a chair.
Photograph

Jimmy Tiger and Little Billy

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Description: A portrait of Little Billy and Jimmy Tiger, two Seminole Native Americans. Both are wearing hats and intricate native clothing. Caption reads: "Jimmy Tiger...
Photograph

Canaan Hills

Date: 1915
Description: Elevated view of the town looking north from Murray Hill. Caption reads: "View of Canaan, N.H., Looking North from Murray Hill."
Photograph

Portrait of Three Boys

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Description: A portrait of three smiling African American boys wearing hats. Caption reads: "Campbells" and "340-344 Main St. Norfolk."
Map or Atlas

Plat Map of Riley

Date: 1890
Description: Plat map of Riley in Dane County.
Photograph

Man Seated on P&O Planter

Date: 1919
Description: Portrait of a man seated on a P&O planter.
Postcard

"Nor shall their story be forgot, While Fame her record keeps"

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Description: Postcard commemorating those who fought during the Civil War. "Nor shall their story be forgot, While Fame her record keeps."
Photograph

Old Abe on Perch

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Description: A wood engraving of Old Abe, Civil War eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry.
Photograph

Girls' Canning Club

Date: 1915
Description: Mrs. Marie Cromer Zigler, left, assisting a group of girls as they gather around a table to participate in a girls' Canning Club.
Postcard

Miriam Bennett

Date: 1910
Description: Photographic postcard of a full-length studio portrait of Miriam Bennett in front of a painted backdrop with postcard conventions on back.
Photograph

Hosea Rood

Date: 1910
Description: Three-quarter length portrait of Hosea Rood as G.A.R. Department Patriotic Instructor. He wears a medal and holds a hat.
Photograph

Portrait of May Morrill Dunn

Date: 1915
Description: Portrait of May Morrill Dunn wearing white dress and seated on a chair.
Photograph

Joseph Lucius with a Monument

Date: 
Description: Joe Lucius stands behind a monument rock at Lake St. Croix, at the end of the Portage Trail.

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