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Tall-tale Postcard: Men Riding a Cow

Date: 1916
Description: Three men ride a dairy cow on a dirt road, while a fourth pulls at the cow's tail. Of the three men, one is holding a tennis racket, one is holding a golf ...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Our Barn is Full

Date: 1912
Description: Several women and a man are outside of a barn, which is overflowing with giant onions, corn, and potatoes. A ladder is placed against the large stack of on...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Out for Air

Date: 1923
Description: Two police officers holding rifles escort two prisoners into a paddywagon. Lining the road is a long, perspective view of an outdoor prison. Red text impri...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Landing a Pike, Attica, Wis.

Date: 1910
Description: A group of men on a lakeshore grapple with a giant pike. Two men pull on a rope hooked to the pike while two more stand ready with harpoon-like sticks. Ano...
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Tall-tale Postcard: Loading Cabbage

Date: 10 30 1909
Description: A group of male laborers load a giant cabbage up a ramp and onto a train car. The side of the train says "Wisconsin and Michigan." A pile of other giant ca...
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Dr. J.A. Jackson Residence

Date: 1920
Description: Exterior, three-quarter view of Dr. James A. Jackson Sr. residence, 323 North Carroll Street.
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Dr. J.A. Jackson Residence

Date: 1920
Description: Dr. James A. Jackson, Sr. residence, 323 North Carroll Street.
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Carson Gulley Catering Services

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Description: Carson Gulley, in chef's hat, is leaning out of the driver's side of his catering truck. The promotional card indicates that the chef specialized in large ...
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Mound Street Building

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Description: Front view of a brick front building at 826 Mound Street, which was Smitty's barbershop.
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McMurray for Senator

Date: 10 1946
Description: Campaign brochure of Howard J. McMurray, former congressman and political scientist, issued for his unsuccessful campaign against Joseph R. McCarthy in the...
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Logging Camp at Big Bay

Date: 1910
Description: Logging Camp dock and buildings made of logs. Madeline Island shoreline on the bank of Lake Superior.
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Norwegian Methodist Episcopal Church

Date: 1900
Description: Exterior view of the Norwegian Methodist Episcopal Chruch. There are five people, probably a family, posing in front of the building. Caption reads: "Norwe...
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Madison Public Library

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Description: Postcard view of the Madison Free Library and its surrounding area. The library was built with Carnegie money and opened in 1906. The name changed to Madis...
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Saint Mary's Hospital

Date: 1925
Description: Exterior view of Saint Mary's Hospital, located at 707 South Mills Street. Caption reads: "Saint Marys Hospital - Madison Wis."
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Yahara River Lock

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Description: Elevated view of the Yahara River lock.
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County Fair

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Description: Elevated view of the county fair, including Ferris wheel and horse racetrack. Caption reads: "The World's Best County Fair, Beaver Dam, Wis."
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Aerial View of Downtown

Date: 1947
Description: Aerial view of downtown area, including a river.
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Rosa Parks Interviewed by Anne Braden

Date: 05 31 1960
Description: Rosa Parks being interviewed by Mrs. Anne Braden, editor of the "Southern Patriot," at Braden's home.
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Rosa Parks with Friends

Date: 05 31 1960
Description: Rosa Parks (center) sitting with a group of friends. Anne Braden is standing upper left and Carl Braden is seated lower right.
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Little Finland Cabins

Date: 07 1947
Description: Exterior view of Little Finland Cabins featuring a steam bath. There is a large woodpile at one side of the building.

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