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Lindbergh Returns

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh, a former University of Wisconsin student, speaking to a large crowd at Camp Randall Stadium after his history-making trans-Atlantic flig...
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Operating Theater

Date: 1902
Description: Dr. Nicholas Senn demonstrates surgical techniques at Rush Medical College.
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Oscar Mayer Co. Health for Victory Club, East High

Date: 08 17 1943
Description: "Health for Victory" club sponsored by Oscar Mayer & Company, at Madison East High School, 2222 East Washington Avenue.
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Walt Kelly on Book Tour

Date: 09 26 1952
Description: University of Wisconsin students in the Rathskeller during a presentation by the cartoonist Walt Kelly.
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University of Wisconsin Graduation

Date: 06 17 1955
Description: Flanked by families and friends, the University of Wisconsin class of 1955 is seated in the stands at their graduation in Camp Randall Stadium.
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East High School Graduation

Date: 06 06 1947
Description: East High School graduation showing students, parents, and other attendees, seated in gym.
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East High School Commencement

Date: 06 06 1947
Description: East High School graduation showing students, parents, and other attendees, seated in gym. Students are seated on bleachers facing the audience.
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Audience Members at Lunt-Fontanne Play

Date: 02 22 1949
Description: Left to right are: Arlie W. Schorger; Mrs. John Greene, sister of Alfred Lunt; Mr. John Greene; and Margaret Schorger; audience members at the premiere per...
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Muir Knoll Dedication Ceremony

Date: 06 18 1918
Description: Dedication ceremony for Muir Knoll on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Judge Milton S. Griswold is speaking at flag-draped podium, and a ...
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University of Wisconsin Commencement

Date: 06 20 1952
Description: Graduating seniors seated at the commencement ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House. The band is seated in the foreground.
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Holy Hour of Prayer

Date: 06 29 1952
Description: Overhead shot of celebrants, procession of priests, and gathered laity at a Holy Hour of Prayer for the "peace and liberation of the prisoners of the faith...
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Charles Kuralt

Date: 1990
Description: Charles Kuralt standing at a podium on the night he received the Pope John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service at Viterbo College.
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National 4-H Club Contest Flyer

Date: 1935
Description: Advertising flyer promoting the National 4-H Club Farm Accounting Contest. The flyer describes prizes provided by International Harvester Company, and incl...
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University of Wisconsin Graduation

Date: 06 17 1955
Description: The stands at Camp Randall Stadium are packed for University of Wisconsin graduation.
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Earth Day 1970

Date: 04 1970
Description: Acting on the suggestion of his mentor Senator Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin congressman David R. Obey participated (here at a gym) at the first Earth Day even...
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University of Wisconsin Concert Band

Date: 06 04 1960
Description: Raymond F. Dvorak, center, University of Wisconsin bands director, conducting the concert band at pre-commencement exercises on the Memorial Union Terrace.
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Democratic Election Rally

Date: 10 12 2012
Description: Vice President Joe Biden addresses the crowd at a 2012 Democratic Election rally held at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He is standing at a podium ...
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Edgewood College President's Convocation

Date: 09 14 1961
Description: Sister M. Nona, President of Edgewood College, addresses students and faculty at the President's Convocation in Regina Hall.
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Minow Giving a Speech

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Description: Slightly elevated view over audience towards Newton Minow giving a speech while standing at a podium. A large plaque on the wall behind him says "Northwest...
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Congressman Ron Kind

Date: 10 25 2016
Description: Wisconsin's Third District Congressman, Ron Kind, is standing on a stage and speaking into a microphone at a Hillary Clinton rally at UW-La Crosse. A banne...

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