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Bacteriology Laboratory Building Hallway

Date: 1955
Description: Interior hallway through glass windows of doorways in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Bacteriology Laboratory building.
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Lecture Hall in Bacteriology Building

Date: 1955
Description: Lecture hall/classroom setting with a podium and a chalkboard in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Bacteriology Laboratory building.
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Washburn Observatory Dome

Date: 1955
Description: The domed section of the Washburn Observatory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Dancing Waters

Date: 1955
Description: Lighted, choreographed water fountain show.
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First AFL-CIO Convention

Date: 1955
Description: Elevated view of the first national convention after the merger of the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations.
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State Patrol Field Headquarters

Date: 1955
Description: State patrol officers line up beside their patrol cars at Old District 1 State Patrol Field Headquarters on Highway 12. They appear to be receiving instruc...
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William Engman Farm

Date: 1955
Description: "Cows graze on the William Engman farm south of Theresa. The new water tower, at right, is being constructed."
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Raccoon Hunters

Date: 1955
Description: "This photo, taken by the light of the full moon, shows coon hunter Alfred 'Butch' Muche patiently waiting for his fellow hunters. Kodak Super XX film was ...
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Water Tower

Date: 1955
Description: "Workers put the finishing touches on the new water tower."
Book or Pamphlet

Annual Report

Date: 1955
Description: Front cover of the International Harvester Company's annual report, featuring a color photograph of a man operating a Farmall 400 tractor in a field. Farm ...
Photograph

Pacific Coast Aggregates Truck

Date: 1955
Description: Three-quarter view from front left of an International cement mixer truck owned by San Francisco's Pacific Cement and Aggregates, Inc.
Photograph

Man at a Parking Meter

Date: 1955
Description: Man inserting a coin in a parking meter.
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Waiting at the Courthouse

Date: 1955
Description: Unidentified people waiting or conferring, possibly lawyer and clients at a courthouse.
Photograph

Portrait of a Farmer

Date: 1955
Description: Portrait of farmer seated beside barn.
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Santa Claus in Downtown Hillsboro

Date: 1955
Description: A man dressed as Santa Claus leans down from an open car to hand sacks of candy to a crowd of warmly-dressed children and parents. Santa's visit took place...
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Wil-Kil Pest Control

Date: 1955
Description: Exterior view of the Wil-Kil Pest Control building at 705 Williamson Street. The sign above the entrance features a rat and a cockroach depicted in neon.
Postcard

Ludington Street

Date: 1955
Description: Black and white photographic postcard view of Ludington Street, with automobiles and pedestrians, and the Schultz Brothers store on the right. Caption read...
Postcard

Ludington Street

Date: 1955
Description: Photographic postcard of Ludington Street at an intersection, with automobiles and local businesses. Caption reads: "Ludington St., Columbus, Wis."
Postcard

Cumberland, Wisconsin, "The Island City"

Date: 1955
Description: View down street of commercial buildings. Text on back reads: "A friendly city of prosperous, industrious people in a farming and vacationers' paradise. 'T...
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Farm Machinery Near Barn and Silo

Date: 1955
Description: A large wagon and Farmall H tractor with an attached cultivator sitting next to a barn. The tractor is being used to belt-drive a blower that is running in...

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