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Findorff Boat Accident

Date: 08 12 1950
Description: Eight University of Wisconsin summer students warming themselves in the Henry Schuette residence at 719 Farwell Drive, following a boat accident in which 2...
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Carol Sisk Patterson and Daughter

Date: 09 29 1950
Description: Mrs. Oliver M. (Carol Sisk) Patterson, of Fox Lake, Illinois sitting near a fireplace with her daughter, Alison, during a visit with her parents Mr. and Mr...
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Charles and Fern Thompson House

Date: 07 03 1951
Description: Fern Thompson is sitting in the living room of her new home at 3539 Topping Road, Shorewood Hills. A feature of the room is a redwood and brick fireplace t...
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Cub Scout Den Activities

Date: 01 07 1952
Description: A group of Cub Scouts and their den mother Betty Smith look on as David Hill, in Native American costume (left), does a dance and Gary Lang beats a drum.
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Meadowside Hotel

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Description: View across lobby area towards a woman sitting in an upholstered chair near a fireplace in the Meadowside Hotel. A mounted moose head hangs above the mantl...
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Christmas Customs

Date: 12 14 1953
Description: Ada Moseley of 616 North Carroll Street demonstrates a Christmas custom by sitting near a fireplace reading "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
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Thanksgiving with Grandmother

Date: 11 18 1954
Description: Portrait of two women and an infant as they celebrate a three-generation Thanksgiving gathering at the Rendall home. William "Jay" Rendall, 9 months; Joan ...
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Madison Art Association's Beaux Arts Ball

Date: 04 09 1956
Description: Mrs. Horace Kent (Lucia) Tenney eyes her daughter, Cornelia "Neena," who dresses in a costume prior to the Madison Art Association's Beaux Arts Ball.
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Obama and Obey

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Description: Congressman David R. Obey and President Barack Obama in the Oval Office in the White House. The photograph is autographed for Obey: "Congratulations for 40...
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Robert Levine Home Interior

Date: 03 26 1957
Description: Bella Levine is relaxing in the corner of the living room in her home at 3412 Crestwood Drive. The room features a glass enclosed fireplace, oak paneling a...
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David Obey and President Clinton

Date: 07 1993
Description: David Obey and President Clinton sit together in a meeting in the Oval Office. A fireplace is in the background.
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Teens and Christmas Tree

Date: 12 24 2013
Description: Two teen girls gaze at a Christmas tree with gifts underneath as they sit on the floor in the Temp home. One girl is wearing a turquoise dress and black ti...
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Photo Enactors from the Dane County Association for Mental Health

Date: 04 16 1957
Description: Staged scenario of a lonely and isolated elderly woman sitting in a rocking chair by a fireplace and spinning wheel. "Aunt Jennie" is portrayed by Margueri...
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Serving Tea, a Gracious Custom

Date: 02 18 1958
Description: Sitting in front of the fireplace in the family home at 535 Wisconsin Avenue are Mrs. Lucien (Mary) Hanks, her daughter and two friends. They are (left to ...
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Lucy Rumsey at the Harp

Date: 1894
Description: Lucy Rumsey is sitting with her concert harp in a home setting. She appears ready to play. There are arched doorways, a chandelier, and a fireplace in the ...

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