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Schlitz Train Celebrating End of Prohibition

Date: 04 07 1933
Description: Schlitz train and group of revelers, celebrating the end of prohibition in Milwaukee. Schlitz Engine #8027 departs to deliver the first Schlitz beer at 12:...
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Armed Forces Day

Date: 1950
Description: Color guards marching past the Wisconsin State Capitol carrying flags as a crowd looks on.
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Father Groppi and Protesters

Date: 1969
Description: Father James Groppi with his fist in the air at the Wisconsin State Capitol during welfare demonstrations.He is surrounded by other protesters.
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Packing Christmas Boxes for Soldiers

Date: 09 08 1944
Description: Elevated view of a large group of state employees are standing at long tables laden with items to be packed into Red Cross Christmas boxes for soldiers. Th...
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Fire at Madison Steam Laundry

Date: 03 20 1935
Description: View across street towards the Madison Steam Laundry, at 433 State Street, the scene of a fire. In front of the building is a fire truck with extension lad...
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Babe Ruth

Date: 10 15 1934
Description: Babe Ruth, wearing dressing gown, stands in the doorway of a train and signs autographs for clamoring fans, with a train porter in uniform standing by.
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Babe Ruth

Date: 10 15 1934
Description: Babe Ruth, wearing a dressing gown, standing in the doorway of a train car and signing autographs.
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Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 06 07 1930
Description: View from street of the facade of the Capitol Theatre at 209 State Street. The marquee is advertising the movie, "Journey's End." There is a crowd on the s...
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Capitol Theatre Marquee

Date: 06 07 1930
Description: View from street of the facade of the Capitol Theatre at 209 State Street. The marquee is advertising the movie, "Journey's End." There is a crowd on the s...
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Meet the Astros' Families Night

Date: 09 01 1966
Description: Original caption reads: "A bevy of International Scouts recently helped the Houston Sports Association introduce the families of Astros baseball players to...
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Multitude of Motorcyles

Date: 1949
Description: Hundreds of motorcycles are parked side by side in rows in a Wisconsin State Fair parking lot. The grandstand and spectators appear in the background of t...
Poster

International Harvester's Ideal Work Spirit

Date: 1916
Description: A poster or signboard titled: "The Right Spirit" depicting five examples of International Harvester employees engaging in recreational and voluntary activi...
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Baseball Stadium

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Description: View of Milwaukee County baseball stadium showing parking lot in foreground and including view of stadium seating and field with players.
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Dedicating a Plaque on Michigan Avenue Bridge

Date: 1947
Description: Two men are looking at a newly unveiled plaque commemorating International Harvester's "100 Years in Chicago" celebration. Original caption reads: "Fowler ...
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Ronald Reagan Campaigning for President

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Description: Ronald Reagan shakes hands with workers in front of a Manitowoc crane.
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Philip F. La Follette

Date: 04 28 1938
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette of Wisconsin on the night when he delivered his "National Progressives of America" speech. Behind him is Morris Rubin, edito...
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Registering for Unemployment Compensation

Date: 1936
Description: View of the atrium of Milwaukee's City Hall with a crowd of people gathered to register for unemployment compensation.
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International Scout Pulling Parade Float

Date: 1969
Description: Scout pulls a parade float full of people.
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Joe Chrnelich Hangs from the Rim

Date: 03 03 1979
Description: Joe Chrnelich is being hoisted to the rim, with Wesley Matthews Sr. close behind in preparation to take the net down after Wisconsin's last-second win agai...
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Wesley Matthews Sr. Shoots a Layup

Date: 12 11 1979
Description: Wesley Matthews Sr. takes the ball to the rim for a layup while an Alabama player tries to defend the basket. Joe Chrnelich positions for the rebound in th...

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