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| Date: | 1910 |
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| Description: | An open streetcar labeled Fair Oaks sitting near Forest Hills Cemetery, which was then the end of the line. The motorman has been identified as Jack Schwen... |
| Date: | 09 10 1922 |
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| Description: | Pioneers of Buffalo County memorial marker. Taken during the dedication ceremonies with a young girl standing next to an American flag. |
| Date: | 04 04 1969 |
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| Description: | Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird of Wisconsin (on the far right) with astronaut James Lovell, a former student at the University of Wisconsin, and his wif... |
| Date: | 1923 |
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| Description: | "Kildare", home of Mary Virginia McCormick. A large crowd is gathered on the lawn in front of the house, possibly as part of a birthday celebration for Mar... |
| Date: | 1964 |
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| Description: | Oil company executive George H.W. Bush was chairman of the Harris County Republican Party in 1964 when he made an unsuccessful run for the U.S. Senate. He ... |
| Date: | 1955 |
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| Description: | Farewell party for Cedric Belfrage of the "National Guardian" at the newspaper's office. Identified in the crowd is Paul Robeson, a longtime supporter of t... |
| Date: | 1937 |
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| Description: | Holiday card from Palmer F. Daugs, alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1936, candidate for U.S. Senate in 1954 and candidate for Wi... |
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| Description: | Santa Claus is sitting on his sleigh, which is being pulled by two turkeys in harness in a snow-covered field with trees and hills in the background. Santa... |
| Date: | 1920 |
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| Description: | A group of farmers gathered in a rural church for a community dinner. |
| Date: | 12 21 1993 |
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| Description: | Les Aspin (second from the right) served as Secretary of Defense during the administration of President Clinton. He is seen here at the Pentagon holiday pa... |
| Date: | 1979 |
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| Description: | President Jimmy Carter stands in the open rear passenger door of a car to wave to a crowd of spectators during a visit to Congressman David R. Obey's homet... |
| Date: | 01 20 1969 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of special guests leaving the platform after the inauguration of Richard Nixon. In the center can be seen Wisconsin Congressman Melvin Laird,... |
| Date: | 10 25 1984 |
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| Description: | Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Bong Bridge. Identified officials present include Congressman James Oberstar (Minnesota), Senator Robert Kasten (2nd from l... |
| Date: | 04 1970 |
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| Description: | Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey speaking at a testimonial dinner marking the first anniversary of his election to Congress. To his right is Mayor Ralph... |
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| Description: | Five women are sitting at a table set for perhaps a Valentine's Day party. The setting was likely a Home Economics project for the women at the Northern Wi... |
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| Description: | Agricultural forum in Chippewa Falls. Speaking is Congressman David R. Obey, and next to him is Congressman Steve Gunderson. Gunderson was the only represe... |
| Date: | 1931 |
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| Description: | Group portrait on the lawn in front of a porch at the 25th Wedding Anniversary of Sherwin and Emma Gillett. Sherwin and Emma are standing on the left. Thei... |
| Date: | 1907 |
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| Description: | A cemetery in an Indian village. There are flags and crosses, and over two of the graves are small wooden enclosures. |
| Date: | 1914 |
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| Description: | German reservists maintain a semblance of home while at war as they exchange gifts in front of a Christmas tree. |
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