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St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum

Date: 11 10 1905
Description: A group of people are in a motorboat, named "Quo Vadis,, in the lake in front of St. Joseph's orphan asylum. Caption reads: "St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, Gr...
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Canal Lighthouse, Sturgeon Bay

Date: 1953
Description: View across water towards the Sturgeon Bay Canal Lighthouse, with a group of people in a motorboat in the foreground.
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Man Posing in Speed Boat

Date: 1910
Description: Man sitting in a speed boat named "Badger" on the Mississippi River. There are flags at the stern and bow. In the background is the town of Cassville along...
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Group of People in "Leona" Motorboat

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Description: View across water towards a group of people, two men and five women, in a motor boat.
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Sail Boat Rescue on Lake Mendota

Date: 06 13 1954
Description: View across water towards the U.W. Lifesaving Services rescue boat, "Isabel III," with Captain Harvey Black at the helm speeding to assist a distressed boa...
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Madison Neighborhoods 4th of July Celebrations

Date: 07 04 1960
Description: The 4th of July is celebrated in Madison with a water ski show on Lake Monona.
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Mendota Yacht Club Sailboat Races on Lake Mendota

Date: 06 27 1964
Description: Nine sailboats gather on Lake Mendota searching for wind during the Mendota Yacht Club's racing series. Bill Mattison, Class C; Jim Henkel, Class C; and Jo...

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