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Obey on Appropriations

Date: 1970
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey and his administrative assistant Lyle Stitt outside the office doors for the Committee On Appropriations.
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Four Lakes Council Boy Scouts Circus

Date: 04 15 1961
Description: 1,500 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorer Scouts and their adult volunteers in the Four Lakes Council participated in circus performances at the Dane County F...
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New Dormitory Hours at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Date: 05 31 1963
Description: Mary Captaine, a junior at the University of Wisconsin, from Appleton, letting herself into Barnard Hall with her key late at night. This dormitory is unde...
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Wisconsin Legislature Acting on Tax Repealer Bill

Date: 11 04 1963
Description: Assemblyman Paul R. Alfonsi (R-Minocqua) is framed by the oval window in a door of the Assembly chamber as the majority party floor leader addresses the As...
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Koch Motors

Date: 1973
Description: View across West Johnson Street towards Koch Motors, historically the L.A.A.W. Stables. Signs on the bottom of the garage door (on the right) read: "Sound ...
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Rear of Wisconsin Building on North Carroll Street

Date: 1973
Description: View across North Carroll Street towards the back end of the Wisconsin Building. The words "Office Entrance" are carved into the stone above the main door....
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Grimm Book Bindery

Date: 1973
Description: View across West Gilman Street towards the Grimm Book Bindery. Two plaques are on either side of the door, and a sign above the doorway, all read: "Grimm B...
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Midwest Hifi and Gino's

Date: 1973
Description: View across State Street towards two commercial buildings, with two houses behind them, and a house to the right of them. The commercial building on the le...
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Montgomery Ward

Date: 1973
Description: View across North Henry Street towards the Montgomery Ward Farm Store. Several cars are parked along the curb in front of the long brick building. A sign i...
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Closed Burger Chef and Republic Building

Date: 1973
Description: View across State Street, on the corner of North Henry Street, towards two buildings. The one on the left was Burger Chef, but is vacant, with signs on the...
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Pyramid Realty

Date: 1973
Description: View across East Washington towards Pyramid Realty. A car is parked outside of the building. To the right is a small parking lot, and to the left is an all...
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Dogie Stand Restaurant

Date: 1973
Description: View across North Frances Street towards a Dutch colonial revival style house. On the ground floor is the Dogie Stand Restaurant. A large sign next to the ...
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House on North Frances Street

Date: 1973
Description: View across North Frances Street towards a house. The ground floor windows are boarded up, and the grounds are fenced off. On both sides of the house is an...
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Homeowner Redecorates with Contemporary Styling

Date: 12 27 1957
Description: The tri-level home of I. Franklin and Arline Houseman, 821 Lakewood Boulevard in Maple Bluff, was redecorated with her choosing the color scheme. A star-sh...
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Foster Mothers Tea

Date: 06 18 1958
Description: Wisconsin's first lady, Helen Thomson (left), greets three of the foster mothers who were honored at a tea in the executive mansion. Being greeted are Evel...
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James L. Karns

Date: 03 30 1959
Description: A man is pointing at his name and job title which were recently painted onto the frosted glass of his office door. The man was James L. Karns on his first ...
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New Baby for the Richard Welch Family

Date: 05 05 1959
Description: The Welch brothers welcome home their new baby sister, Andrea. Shown (L-R) are Stephan (3), Daniel (5), and Jon (7). Their parents are Richard and Alice We...
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UW Artist-in-Residence Aaron Bohrod and Family

Date: 07 08 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin Artist-in-Residence Aaron Bohrod is shown posing with his family. Shown (L-R) are Aaron Bohrod, Mrs. Ruth Bohrod, Georgi (14), and ...
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College Women's Fashions

Date: 08 04 1960
Description: Judy Dornfeld wears a "beatnik" raincoat that doubles as a topcoat. Miss Dornfeld will be a junior at the University of Wisconsin. She is standing in front...
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College Women's Fashions

Date: 08 04 1960
Description: A model poses by loading dock doors. Sue Reynoldson wears a beige cocktail dress that's cuffed in lynx. Miss Reynoldson attends Rollins College, Winter Par...

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