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Dedication of Lake Ripley Ole Evinrude Historical Marker

Date: 06 26 1955
Description: Arthur Melster, President of Cambridge Foundation; K.K. Amundson. M.D. of Cambridge; and W.T. Webb of Evinrude Motors, look at the Lake Ripley Ole Evinrude...
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Brisbois Grave

Date: 1925
Description: Brisbois grave, tomb of Michael Brisbois. A woman is standing behind the graves, looking out to Prairie du Chien and the Mississippi River.
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Prom Court

Date: 07 1965
Description: Curtis and his friend Pete Sandberg escort Queen of the prom, Marcy Smith and her friend (? Cole), alternate queen.
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Group Party Picture on Stairs

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Description: Costume party at Gauer's home on Downer Avenue. Ruthe Distenfeld owned five appliance stores, Bernice Flower was Forrest Flower's wife (WPA Artist), and Be...
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King Pin Peeking through the Curtains

Date: 04 24 1948
Description: A man with a "King Pin" bowling pin crown on his head peers through curtains at the Lithographers Intercity Bowling Dinner Dance.
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Kim Nguyen's Funeral

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Description: The Nguyen family, each wearing a white headband, poses in front of the casket of Kim Nguyen, the family patriarch.
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Nguyen Family Wedding

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Description: A bride and groom, who are relatives of Trong and Hong Nguyen's family, stand with their wedding cake. The bride is wearing a traditional Vietnamese weddin...
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Trong Nguyen at a Wedding

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Description: Trong Nguyen, in the center wearing a necktie, poses with the bride and groom, and others at a family wedding. The bride is wearing a traditional Vietnames...
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Eagle River Street Scene

Date: 01 1972
Description: Winter scene on Wall Street. Two women cross the street and many cars are parked at the curb. Men appear in the background. Many business signs can be seen...
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Alma and Ilze

Date: 1982
Description: Alma Schmidt Petersen, left, enjoys a meal with her niece (by marriage), Ilze Reese, in the dining room of the main house at Black Point Estate. This photo...
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Dining Porch at Black Point

Date: 07 11 1974
Description: Alma Schmidt Petersen, wearing a summer dress and flower lei, stands at a long table on the dining porch of the main house at Black Point Estate surrounded...
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Dale and Vel Phillips

Date: 04 19 1980
Description: Dale and Vel Phillips sit behind a table.
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Clara and Henry Bartholomay

Date: 07 12 1954
Description: Clara Seipp Bartholomay (1871-1956) sits with her husband Henry Bartholomay, Jr, (1868-1955) on the porch of their summer home, which was built in 1905 as ...
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Sid Shooting Pool

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Description: Sid Boyum, with a cigar in his mouth, "shoots" pool with a rifle at a local bar.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist Historic Marker

Date: 06 10 1955
Description: A small group is gathered for the dedication and unveiling of the First Church of Christ, Scientist historical marker in Oconto. Raymond Sivesind, supervis...
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First Forest Patrol Flight

Date: 10 15 1955
Description: Neil LeMany, Chief Forest Ranger at the Forest Protection Headquarters in Tomahawk, C.L. Harrington, superintendent of the Forest and Parks Division of the...
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Steve Gunderson

Date: 1980
Description: Steve Gunderson is standing next to a flatbed truck bearing a "Gunderson for Congress" banner. The truck is carrying a band and several supporters. Likely ...
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Big Rock Monterey

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Description: Front of postcard envelope, with a scene of children on top of Big Rock Monterey on the Rock River. Inside the envelope is an accordion-folded set of vario...
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Tomb of Queen Tin Hinan at Abelessa, Algeria

Date: 11 15 1925
Description: View of the tomb of Queen Tin Hinan from the south. Three people are standing on top of the tomb. Mountains and the city of El Oued can be seen in the back...
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Ed and Marion Brumder

Date: 08 25 1978
Description: Edward John and Marion (Briggs) Brumder posing for a snapshot on their forty-sixth wedding anniversary. They are casually dressed and each is wearing and s...

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