Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-13 of 13

Photograph

Harley-Davidson

Date: 1912
Description: Man in car loaded with milk cans and a large pumpkin or squash looks at man on Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Photograph

International Model M Truck with Pumpkins

Date: 1913
Description: Man sitting in the driver's seat of an International Model M truck loaded with pumpkins.
Postcard

Tall-tale Postcard: Bringing in the Sheaves

Date: 1908
Description: Photomontage of a farm scene with giant produce. A man and a woman stand on top of a giant ear of corn, resting on a horse-drawn cart. Around them are mor...
Photograph

Autumn Farm Scene

Date: 1920
Description: A small farmhouse in the Greek Revival style stands near a field with corn shocks and pumpkins. Large evergreens line the lane, and a barn is in the backgr...
Photograph

Truax Field Officers' Wives

Date: 10 24 1957
Description: Mrs. Marie Pease, the wife of the Truax Field base commander, greets three of the wives of newly-arrived officers at a party given by the Officers Wives' C...
Photograph

Halloween

Date: 10 22 1957
Description: A decorated pumpkin serves as a table centerpiece. It is decorated with a face, a hat made of fresh flowers, and attached leaves for hair.
Photograph

Louise Wiseman Performs at Talent Show

Date: 09 1990
Description: Louise Wiseman performs at talent show dressed in lace lingerie. The stage is decorated with pumpkins and cornstalks.
Photograph

Theresa Lioness Club Fashion Show

Date: 10 17 1990
Description: On Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990, the Theresa Lioness Club sponsored their 3rd annual fashion show. Amidst a festive setting on stage and G & Z's Hall in Theres...
Photograph

Jim Wiseman in Fashion Show

Date: 10 17 1990
Description: Jim Wiseman, husband of Louise Wiseman, drew some laughs when he appeared on stage at the Lioness Club Fashion Show. Wiseman wore a checked robe and boxers...
Photograph

Children with Farm Produce

Date: 
Description: Laurie and Muriel Peterson are standing behind a display of farm produce from their mother's garden. On the ground in front of them are pumpkins, squash, a...
Photograph

James Peterson with Pumpkin

Date: 1913
Description: James (Jimmy) Peterson posing in front of a curtained window with a pumpkin and a table knife. Caption reads: "I want a slice."
Photograph

Pumpkins at Farm Stand

Date: 1967
Description: Pumpkins, gourds and Indian corn on display at a farm stand. A womand and two children are standing near a man who is weighing produce on a scale under a r...
Photograph

Halloween Symbols

Date: 10 1960
Description: A lighted smiling carved Jack-O-Lantern with a ghost figure behind.

Have Questions?

If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.

Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: