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Fair Housing March

Date: 08 29 1966
Description: Father James Groppi leading a fair housing march.
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Chicago Traveling Club at McBride's Point

Date: 07 1875
Description: Chicago Traveling Club encamped at McBride's Point at Maple Bluff on Lake Mendota near Madison. An African American sits at the left foreground with pans ...
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Judge Vel Phillips

Date: 1971
Description: Portrait of Vel Phillips in her judges's black robe with an American flag behind her. She was the 13th District Children's Court judge, the first woman and...
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Group at USO Service Club

Date: 12 20 1945
Description: Group of 15 women and six men attending a meeting at USO Service Club. The group is predominantly African Americans. Probably taken in First Unitarian Soc...
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Wisconsin Democrats at Convention

Date: 1968
Description: Several members of the Wisconsin delegation who support Eugene McCarthy, gather around the state sign at the National Democratic Convention. Only Hilton H...
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University of Wisconsin-Michigan Football Game

Date: 11 15 1947
Description: Michigan halfback, Gene Derricette, intercepting a pass intended for Wisconsin's Clarence Self, during their football game at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Little Rock Sheet Music

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Description: "Nine Brown Heroes and Heroines" sheet music by A.H. Hamilton, pastor of St. Paul's A.M.E. church in Pueblo, Colorado, with music by Mary Maloney. The musi...
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African American Temperance Group

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Description: Group portrait of a Loyal Temperance League organization largely comprised of African American women and children.
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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Football Game

Date: 11 22 1958
Description: A Minnesota player leaps to catch a pass as Badger defenders approach from upfield in a game at Camp Randall Stadium. A large crowd is in the stands in the...
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Governor Rennebohm Signing Anti-Segregation Law

Date: 05 04 1949
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm, seated at his desk in the foreground, signs a bill into law ending segregation in the Wisconsin National Guard because of race, c...
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Nellie Wilson

Date: 1989
Description: Portrait of Nellie Wilson posing in front of an American flag and a Smith Steel Workers logo.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. at Wage Policy Conference

Date: 10 1957
Description: Martin Luther King, Jr., during his appearance at the United Packinghouse Workers of American Wage-Policy Conference. With him are Russell Lasley (left), ...
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Community Gathering

Date: 05 1924
Description: View of an outdoor gathering of an African American community.
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Champion Prize Envelope - Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds, 1st Round

Date: 1860
Description: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in a boxing ring. Text at top reads, "CHAMPION PRIZE ENVELOPE - LINCOLN & DAVIS IN 5 ROUNDS," underneath reads "1ST ROU...
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Champion Prize Envelope - Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds, 2nd Round

Date: 1860
Description: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in a boxing ring. Text at top reads, "CHAMPION PRIZE ENVELOPE - LINCOLN & DAVIS IN 5 ROUNDS," underneath reads "2ND ROU...
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Champion Prize Envelope - Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds, 3rd Round

Date: 1860
Description: Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis in a boxing ring. Text at top reads, "CHAMPION PRIZE ENVELOPE - LINCOLN & DAVIS IN 5 ROUNDS," underneath reads "3RD ROU...
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Jeff the Dictator

Date: 1860
Description: Two images of Jefferson Davis within a rope forming a figure eight. At the top, Davis is standing proudly in a uniform holding a sword. The skull and cross...
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Charles Steppe with a Horse

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Description: Charles Steppe, the biological father of Lewis Arms, leads a horse down a street. The horse is wearing an ornate bridle and they may be in a parade.
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Michelle Obama

Date: 02 18 2008
Description: Michelle Obama speaking from a podium at the University of La Crosse. A man is standing in the foreground.
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Group Standing near Locomotive

Date: 1917
Description: Large group of men, including railway workers, standing beside a locomotive. Original caption reads: "U.P. Nebraska Preparedness Special Campaign. Farm pre...

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