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Wisconsin State Capitol (Third) Demolition

Date: 1909
Description: Workmen posing on the partially demolished dome of the third Wisconsin State Capitol, together with the hoist used for removing salvaged materials. This d...
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Hiawatha Observation Car

Date: 1946
Description: Interior view of people seated in the Hiawatha's observation parlor with sky-top solar lounge. The Hiawatha was signature high-speed passenger train for th...
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"Faith" Wisconsin State Capitol Sculpture

Date: 1914
Description: Three ornamental sculptures on the base of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome.
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World Series Traffic Jam

Date: 1957
Description: Elevated view of city traffic of bumper-to-bumper cars leaving Milwaukee County Stadium after the 1957 World Series.
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Nixon/Lodge Supporters

Date: 1960
Description: Campaigners for the 1960 Republican ticket of Richard M. Nixon for president and Henry Cabot Lodge for vice-president.
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Cutters Protesting a Lockout

Date: 1933
Description: Cutters from the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America union picket a Reed Brothers Company lockout.
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"Wisconsin" Statue on Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 07 20 1914
Description: A crane places the gilded bronze statue, "Wisconsin," by Daniel Chester French, on top of the Wisconsin State Capitol dome.
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Wisconsin State Capitol Fire

Date: 02 27 1904
Description: The east wing of the third Wisconsin State Capitol is surrounded by onlookers during the disastrous fire that caused severe damage. The conflagration began...
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General Mitchell with Medals

Date: 1925
Description: General William "Billy" Mitchell in full dress uniform.
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Joseph McCarthy

Date: 1943
Description: Portrait of Joseph R. McCarthy in his Marine uniform, which appeared in his unsuccessful 1944 U.S. Senate campaign literature. Making the most of military ...
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William Horlick

Date: 1910
Description: Three-quarter length outdoor portrait of William Horlick (1846-1936), co-founder of Horlick's Malted Milk Company of Racine, Wisconsin.
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Heating Plant and Shops

Date: 1930
Description: View of heating plants and shops on the University of Wisconsin campus.
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Leech Lake Agency Patient

Date: 1901
Description: A Leech Lake Agency small pox patient is being put on a boat for removal to a hospital.
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Leech Lake Agency Teepee

Date: 1901
Description: A small pox patient's Leech Lake Agency teepee, burned after the man's removal.
Manuscript

Citation for Albert Leroy David

Date: 06 04 1944
Description: Citation in which President Harry Truman presents the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Albert LeRoy David.
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Eau Claire Public Library

Date: 1931
Description: Interior view of the Eau Claire Public Library. Women and staff at the circulation desk.
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Barton with Amco in Rochester

Date: 1920
Description: From left to right: L. Dudley Field, Bruce Barton, Clarence Davis, Alex Osborn, and J.C. Lamorotte.
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Dickey Chapelle and Aunt Louise

Date: 02 1957
Description: Dickey Chapelle and her Aunt Louise embrace at Idlewild Airport after Chapelle's return from Budapest, Hungary.
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Wallick, Evjue, Humphrey and Waters

Date: 08 04 1959
Description: Four men in the office of editor William T. Evjue. The people from left to right are Mr. Frank Wallick (of Milwaukee), Mr. William T. Evjue, Senator Humph...
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Star Bar and Grill Room

Date: 04 10 1942
Description: Friday night at the Star Bar and Grill Room, at the intersection of Highways 41 and 43 in Kenosha County.

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