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Fanchon & Marco Girls with University of Wisconsin Cheerleaders

Date: 11 03 1932
Description: Fanchon & Marco girls, graduates of Carla Tormey School of Dance, Milwaukee, rehearsing a Homecoming show with University of Wisconsin cheerleaders, Joe St...
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ESBMA Fall Festival

Date: 09 09 1930
Description: Kayser Motors, Inc. displays a row of cars in their booth at the East Side Business Men's Association Fall Festival.
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ESBMA Fall Festival

Date: 09 09 1930
Description: Interior view of the East Side Businessman's Association (ESBMA) Fall Festival at the Four Lakes Ordnance Building, 2810-2822 Atwood Avenue.
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Children at Orpheum Theater

Date: 08 15 1930
Description: Children dressed as circus performers at the Orpheum Theatre, inside the lobby which is advertising "Swing High."
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Industry Building at the Fair

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Description: Interior view of the crowds in the Wisconsin Industry Building and the building's unusual art deco decoration. Few photographs depict African Americans at ...
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Philip La Follette addressing National Progressives of America

Date: 04 28 1938
Description: Governor Philip La Follette addressing the newly formed National Progressives of America at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stock Pavilion. La Follette...
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Educated Monkeys Show at Iowa State Fair

Date: 1946
Description: An audience gathers to watch the "Buttons Educated Monkeys" show, one of the attractions televised to the International Harvester tent at the Iowa State Fa...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement

Date: 06 19 1948
Description: Elevated view of the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement ceremonies in the Field House.
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Ottawa Implement Co.

Date: 05 03 1929
Description: Two men sit on wicker furniture in the showroom of the Ottawa Implement Company, an International Harvester dealership. The showroom filled with tractors, ...
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P&H 30-Ton Type "AN" Bridge Crane at St. Louis Exposition

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Description: Pawling & Harnischfeger 30-ton type "AN" bridge crane with a 5-ton type "A" trolley at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair in either the Palace of Electricity ...
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Nakoma Girl Scouts, Troop 42

Date: 12 16 1949
Description: In preparation for Christmas, Girl Scout Troop 42 of Nakoma School made 30 stuffed animals for children at the Washington Orthopedic school, and 100 Christ...
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International Trucks in Dealer Showroom

Date: 1913
Description: International trucks on display on a dealership showroom floor. There are three spittoons on the floor near benches along the wall. A stairway leads to a s...
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Church Altar

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Description: View down aisle toward the sanctuary area. An altar screen covered in vines separates the sanctuary area from the seating area and on in it is a banner tha...
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St. Michael's Episcopal Church

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Description: View down aisle toward the altar, which is covered with an ornamented textile and is contained in an apse with a pointed archway. Behind this is a crucifix...
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Mansion House

Date: 1910
Description: Interior of a restaurant at a mansion house. A man at the left leans against a counter, and two women stand behind a shelf filled with candy. Tables and c...
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The Nutshell Hall

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Description: Interior of Nutshell Hall, a dance hall featuring stages and a dance floor. The room is decorated with bunting, streamers, and American flags. CapThe Nutsh...
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Dance Pavilion

Date: 1925
Description: Interior of a dance pavilion. The circular building features a dance floor, stage, and disco ball. The room is decorated with bunting and American flags.
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Simoni Martucci and Tomma's White Label Orchestra

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Description: Group portrait of Simoni Martucci and Tomma's White Label Orchestra. Members of the band hold instruments and pose before banners and decoration.
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Christmas Decorations on Church Chancel

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of the First Presbyterian Church chancel decorated for Christmas. There are several decorated Christmas trees, an arch and crosses covered wi...
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IH Sioux City Branch House Showroom

Date: 12 15 1928
Description: Farm machinery and equipment is arranged on the floor of International Harvester's Sioux City branch showroom. A string of pendants hangs from the ceiling,...

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