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Spoonbill Catfish

Date: 03 14 1945
Description: A dead spoonbill catfish ("Polydon Spathula") found by former Dane County Coroner Wayne Fisher in a pothole along the Wisconsin River at Prairie du Sac. T...
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Zoo Camels

Date: 05 21 1945
Description: Two-day-old camel with its mother, Zora, at the Henry Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo).
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Muskie Frozen in Ice

Date: 06 02 1945
Description: Hi-bred Muskie caught by Russ Peterson in Lake Wingra. The accompanying sign notes that it was 41 inches long with a girth of 19 inches and weighing 16 pou...
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Retriever Dog Field Trials

Date: 05 17 1945
Description: A Ken-L products truck and trailer with people and dogs at the Retriever Dog Field Trials in Vilas Park.
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Retriever Dog Field Trials

Date: 06 17 1945
Description: Onlookers near a pond at the Retriever Dog Field Trials in Vilas Park. James Simpson, Jr., of Chicago, one of the judges, has his hand upraised to signal; ...
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Retriever Dog Field Trials Winner

Date: 06 17 1945
Description: From the newspaper caption: Tony Bonovich's [dog,] "Nigger of Upham" won the Derby retriever trial Sunday [June 17, 1945] in Vilas Park. He is shown here w...
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Who's New Club Picnic

Date: 06 22 1945
Description: At the Who's New Club picnic in the garden of Lieut. Governor Oscar Rennebohm. Mrs. Oscar (Mary) Rennebohm is shown with guests, Mr. and Mrs. William (Hele...
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Display of Animal Cut-out Cookies

Date: 10 09 1945
Description: Display of animal cut-out cookies on a tray with a candle and pine boughs.
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Stoeber Hunting Party

Date: 10 28 1945
Description: Stoeber hunting party. Three men are posed with assorted game.
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Nick Bonerich (?) and Dog

Date: 12 23 1945
Description: Nick Bonerich (?) and a dog outside in the snow, with a yard, fence, and trees in the background.
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Tompson Family

Date: 12 27 1945
Description: Tompson family in living room with decorated Christmas tree. Seated are two women, a man and a dog.
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Neil Young Prefabricated House and Garage

Date: 01 12 1946
Description: Exterior view of the Neil Young prefabricated house and garage located on Highway 12 and 18 near the Royal Airport. The building was furnished and installe...
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University of Wisconsin Baseball Squad

Date: 04 02 1946
Description: Group portrait of 1946 University of Wisconsin Baseball Squad, with a dog sitting on the ground in front.
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Betty Lou and Sue Thronson

Date: 08 16 1946
Description: Betty Lou (left) and Sue (right) Thronson, 251 Langdon Street, with their horse Gallant Lad.
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Pfc. Charles F. Moore and Cat Mascot

Date: 08 17 1946
Description: Pfc. Charles F. Moore with cat "Kwajie" who was the mascot of the B-29 airplane "Dave's Dream" and who made the trip over Bikini when the plane dropped the...
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Gulls at Truax Field

Date: 10 1946
Description: A flock of gulls flying over a runway at Truax Field, menacing aircraft and raising concerns for safety.
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Dead Seagulls at Truax Field

Date: 10 22 1946
Description: Bert F. Crary, an employee at Truax Municipal Airport, holding three seagulls killed by an airplane as it landed at the airport.
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Wesley S. Walker Family

Date: 02 19 1947
Description: Newcomers to Madison are: Mrs. Wesley S. (Leona) Walker; children Peter, and Jackie; and the family's dog, Renny, a white English Pointer.
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Man, Dog and Chickens

Date: 03 03 1947
Description: Irvin Thompson with Andy, a chicken retrieving dog, placing an escaped chicken into a crate at the Southern Wisconsin Produce Company, 633 West Doty Street...
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Governor Oscar Rennebohm Family

Date: 03 15 1947
Description: Group portrait of Governor Oscar Rennebohm and his family in the living room of their home at 201 Farwell Drive, Maple Bluff. Pictured in front of the fire...

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