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The Dream Sled

Date: 1953
Description: This was the first boat & sled-type windsled built on Madeline Island. Built by Elmer Nelson for Howard Russell between 1950-1951. Had a 9-cylinder R-680-E...
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Still from "Salt of the Earth"

Date: 1953
Description: Virginia and Clinton Jencks on the set of "Salt of the Earth".
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Henrietta Williams in Salt of the Earth

Date: 1953
Description: Henrietta Williams as Teresa Vidal addressing a Union meeting in "Salt of the Earth".
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Children In Jail

Date: 1953
Description: Willie Andazola (left) and Gary Alderette (right) in a jail scene in the film "Salt of the Earth."
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Reading the Story of the Nativity

Date: 1953
Description: Two young children relax in their pajamas while reading "A Child's Story of the Nativity."
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Harness Racing at the Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1953
Description: Harness racers are shown in action at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, with an audience watching from the grandstand.
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Worcester Art Center

Date: 1953
Description: View of the front of the art center. Caption reads: "The Worcester Art Center, Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis."
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Institute of Paper Chemistry

Date: 1953
Description: The Institute of Paper Chemistry at Lawrence College.
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The Memorial Union

Date: 1953
Description: View across street toward the union. Caption reads: "The Memorial Union, Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin."
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Replica of Eleazer William's Cabin

Date: 1953
Description: Replica of Eleazer William's log cabin, with an archeological dig being conducted in front of the cabin.
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Replica of Eleazer William's Cabin

Date: 1953
Description: Replica of Eleazer William's log cabin, built on the same site in Lost Dauphin State Park.
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Tallman House

Date: 1953
Description: View of the second parlor in the Tallman House. The fireplace is on the left, with a mirror above the mantel. A large window at floor height is on the righ...
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Tallman House

Date: 1953
Description: View of the second parlor in the Tallman House. On the right is the open doorway to the conservatory.
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Tallman House

Date: 1953
Description: View of the dining room in the Tallman House.
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Tallman House

Date: 1953
Description: View of dishes on shelves.
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Mifflin Street on Capitol Square

Date: 1953
Description: View looking northeast along Mifflin Street near its intersection with Carroll Street on the Capitol Square.
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Harvey Home Marker

Date: 1953
Description: View of the Governor Louis P. Harvey home marker. Two women are standing behind the sign. A clock is at top right.
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Nora Store and Service Station

Date: 1953
Description: Corner store at Nora on Highway 12 & 18 near Cambridge which sold not only gasoline but also ice cream and soda pop for weary travelers. The Highway Depart...
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Little Norway

Date: 1953
Description: Gardens of "Little Norway."
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Mazzuchelli's Chapel

Date: 1953
Description: Father Mazzuchelli's chapel, St. Augustine's, built before 1850, one of the earliest Catholic churches in Wisconsin.

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