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Deutschkron Family in Central Park

Date: 07 1947
Description: Deutschkron family (from left): Eva Lauffer Deutschkron, Edward (son), Martin (husband); Central Park.
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Walter Peltz and Family in Milwaukee

Date: 1952
Description: Rose and Walter Wolf Peltz with son, Andre, who is dressed up in a cowboy costume, at Lake Park.
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Salvator and Thelma Moshe Picnicking

Date: 1950
Description: Holocaust survivor Salvator Moshe and his wife, Thelma, picnicking at Southshore Park.
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Nixon at Ease

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Description: An undated photograph of Richard Nixon dating from his early career. The photograph was taken by Washington, D.C. reporter Merriman Smith, and it is part o...
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Early Nixon

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Description: An unidentified and undated photograph of Richard Nixon probably made early during his career. The photograph was taken by Washington, D.C. reporter Merrim...
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A Presidential Autograph

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Description: An unidentified and undated photograph of Richard Nixon probably made early during his career. The photograph was taken by Washington, D.C. reporter Merrim...
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Berlin Zebra

Date: 1940
Description: Zebras in the Berlin zoo stretching their necks for what they think may be a treat. It appears that the man is holding a camera. The photograph was taken b...
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JCC Junior Golf Tournament

Date: 06 23 1958
Description: Ray Hustad, sitting, displays his championship trophy won in the JCC junior golf tournament as Madison's three other qualifiers to the state meet look on. ...
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Entertaining American Field Service Students

Date: 06 27 1958
Description: Group portrait of American Field Service students on their way back to their native countries after having spent the past year in the area. They were enter...
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Entertaining American Field Service Students

Date: 06 27 1958
Description: Group portrait of American Field Service students on their way back to their native countries after having spent the past year in the area. They were enter...
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Entertaining American Field Service Students

Date: 06 27 1958
Description: Portrait of American Field Service students on their way back to their native countries after having spent the past year in the area. They were entertained...
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Entertaining American Field Service Students

Date: 06 27 1958
Description: Group portrait of American Field Service students on their way back to their native countries after having spent the past year in the area. They were enter...
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Kissing Babies

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Description: Kissing babies, a hallmark of political campaigning. The candidate here is Congressman David R. Obey. The baby is unidentified.
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Springtime at Vilas & Wingra Park

Date: 04 24 1957
Description: Teddy (age 8) and William Buenzli (age 10) of 1820 Vilas Avenue enjoy a spring day flying homemade planes at Vilas Park.
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Springtime Cleanup at Brittingham Park

Date: 04 24 1957
Description: A city parks department worker helps with the spring clean-up by raking the lawn at Brittingham Park beside Monona Bay.
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Boys Enjoy a Spring Day at the Fishing Pond

Date: 04 24 1957
Description: Michael Larson of 1417 Fremont Avenue and Daniel O'Neill of 3114 Sherman Avenue try their fishing style amidst the trees at the Tenney Park lagoon.
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Boys Play on the Beach at Vilas Park

Date: 04 24 1957
Description: Keith Symon of 1816 Vilas Avenue (front) and John Hunt of 1813 Vilas Avenue (rear) building a sand castle at the Vilas Park beach on a spring day.
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Cub Scout Pack Picnic at Hoyt Park

Date: 06 04 1957
Description: Den Mother J. E. Maddrell carries a try of cupcakes with den chief assistant John Carrier who has a jug of grapeade. The Cub Scouts are (left to right): To...
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Cub Scout Pack Picnic at Hoyt Park

Date: 06 04 1957
Description: Scout Paul Capadona (1214 Drake Street) happily consumes a hot dog and bun. He is a member of Cub Scout Pack #321, Den #6 picnicking at Hoyt Park.
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Truax Field Playground Costume Party

Date: 08 16 1957
Description: Playground director, Phil Gottschalk, dressed as a cowboy, showing off his guns to young costumed onlookers at the recent Truax Field playground party.

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