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Sit-in at Lunch Counter

Date: 05 28 1963
Description: Civil rights sit-in at Woolworth's lunch counter. Seated at the counter from left to right are by John Salter, Joan Trumpauer, and Anne Moody. People pour ...
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Peace Through Victory

Date: 01 19 1968
Description: Protesters, members of the Milwaukee Americans for Freedom, demonstrate against presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy and in favor of the Vietnam war.
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Civil Rights Protest at Howard Johnson's

Date: 1960
Description: Group of protesters march in front of a Howard Johnson's restaurant holding signs. One says "Segregation OUT!! Integration IN!! CORE - NAACP".
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Republican House Restaurant

Date: 1952
Description: Exterior view of the Republican House Restaurant with patio tables and umbrellas set up outside.
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Nixon at the Buffet

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Description: Vice President Richard M. Nixon in a buffet line in Washington, D.C., with a group of dignitaries behind him. Immediately behind Nixon's right shoulder is ...
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Ekern 50th Wedding Anniversary

Date: 08 15 1949
Description: Herman & Lily Ekern, right, are honored on the eve of their 50th wedding anniversary at a luncheon at the Edgewater Hotel. On the left are Mr. & Mrs. J.A.O...
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Edwina Qualls

Date: 10 26 1978
Description: Edwina Qualls at Lysistrata.
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Robert Gibbs

Date: 10 01 2008
Description: Press Secretary Robert Gibbs posing outside the Barack Obama rally. An American flag is in the background.
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Hillcrest Inn — Interior

Date: 11 02 2001
Description: "Our waitresses at The Hillcrest Inn, are Faye (seated) and Beth (standing).
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American Legion Post 69

Date: 11 16 2001
Description: "On this evening we travel to American Legion, Bonau Whereatt, Post 69 in Mayville, WI. Carl "Bear" Bandle is the manager." Note the fish fry signboard.
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Spring Garden Restaurant

Date: 09 13 2002
Description: "Today we visit the Spring Garden Restaurant at 1102 Madison St, Beaver Dam." The sign in front reads, "Friday all-you-can-eat perch or cod." This photogra...
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The Wharf — Exterior

Date: 10 03 2003
Description: "The Wharf is located in Fox Lake."
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Schuyler Street Pub — Exterior

Date: 01 16 2004
Description: "This is Schuyler Street Pub at 212 Schuyler Street on Highway 67 in uptown Neosho."
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Summit of White Pass, Under Two Flags

Date: 07 05 1899
Description: View of a tourist group at White Pass, a mountain pass located between Alaska and Canada. A shack has a sign that reads: "U.S. Hotel Restaurant" is to the ...
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Wendt's on the Lake — Exterior

Date: 07 06 2007
Description: "We visit Wendt's On The Lake, at N9699 Lakeshore Drive, Van Dyne. Pictured are (left to right): John Bodden, Buddy Ruecker, Dan and Sue Minneck, Conner Mi...
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Bill and Stel's — Exterior

Date: 04 17 2009
Description: "Bill and Stel's on Highway E in Eureka. A birthday party was going on for 'Barbara,' and cars passing by were asked to honk their horns."
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Tello's Grille and Cafe — Exterior

Date: 07 24 2009
Description: "Tello's Grille and Cafe, 200 West Grand Avenue, Port Washington."
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Rawhide Boys Ranch

Date: 10 16 2009
Description: "This is the Rawhide Boys Ranch, E7475 Rawhide Road, New London." Note the sign about the fish fry.
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Friends of the Polish Companies in the U.S. Army

Date: 1918
Description: Group of women gathered at 2nd (now 7th St.) and Mitchell wearing light-colored dresses and hats. Each woman holds a U.S. flag. There is a sign to the righ...
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American Legion March

Date: 1973
Description: "American Legion members march up Main Street."

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