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Nakoma Real Estate Sign

Date: 1927
Description: Nakoma real estate sign at the corner of Breese Terrace and University Avenue.
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Scene Still from The Jazz Singer

Date: 1927
Description: A still from the film The Jazz Singer showing Eugenie Besserer, Al Jolson, and Warner Oland (Warner 1927).
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Charles Lindbergh

Date: 1927
Description: Colonel Charles Lindbergh walking along steps at the Memorial Union, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mr. Carl Johnson (left) of the Union Committee...
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Charles Lindbergh

Date: 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh arriving in Madison to receive an honorary degree from University of Wisconsin. 1927
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Canning Corn

Date: 1927
Description: Husband and wife canning corn in kitchen using Burpee Can Sealer.
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Workman Filling International Model "63" Coal and Ice Truck

Date: 1927
Description: African American workman filling an International Model "63" coal and ice truck. The truck was owned by George Jaekel & Son Coal and Ice Company based in ...
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Beauty Class

Date: 1927
Description: A beauty culture class in session.
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Farm Hazard: Playing with Firecrackers

Date: 1927
Description: Staged scene of young boy about to light large firecracker. He is sitting on steps, and a push scooter is lying on its side on the sidewalk. This photograp...
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Mussolini and Bust

Date: 1927
Description: Sculptor Jo Davidson stands with Benito Mussolini and his bust-in-progress of Mussolini.
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Agriculture Hall and Henry Mall in Madison

Date: 1927
Description: Exterior view of the College Of Agriculture building on Henry Mall at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
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Lindbergh before Flight

Date: 1927
Description: Publicist Harry Bruno; B.F. Mahoney, designer of "The Spirit of St. Louis"; an Earl Carroll chorus girl; Charles Lindbergh; and Bruno's partner, Richard Bl...
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Surgical Tools

Date: 1927
Description: Surgical instruments on display at the Wisconsin Historical Museum.
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Agricultural Hall on Henry Mall

Date: 1927
Description: View of Agricultural Hall and Henry Mall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Corner of the 200 Block of State Street

Date: 1927
Description: View of the south side of the 200 block of State Street with W.A. Blumer Chiropodist/Foot Specialist, P.H. Burbey Dentist, Rosmor Frocks and Barber Shop wi...
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International SF-36 Petroleum Truck

Date: 1927
Description: International SF-36 petroleum truck owned by Roxana Petroleum Company. The truck is carrying Shell kerosene and is parked outside an International motor tr...
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International Model S Telephone Repair Truck

Date: 1927
Description: International Model S telephone repair truck owned by the Ohio Bell Telephone Company.
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International Model S-24 Truck

Date: 1927
Description: International S-24 truck with special body parked on a snowy street. The truck was owned by the New York Central Lines Dining Service Department.
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International Model S Armored Truck

Date: 1927
Description: Armored International Model S built for the Brinks Express Company.
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Sidell Sisters

Date: 1927
Description: The Sidell Sisters, Billie and Pierre, in a posed shot for their appearance in Florenz Ziegfeld's production of Show Boat.
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Sidell Sisters

Date: 1927
Description: The Sidell Sisters, Billie and Pierre, posed as a Latin couple. The Sidell Sisters were from Madison, Wisconsin. They were students of Leo T. Kehl and th...

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