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Motorcycle Racetrack

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Description: Motorcyclists race, probably at the Wisconsin State Fair Grounds.
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Grand Prize Automobile Race

Date: 10 1912
Description: Slightly elevated view of drivers making last minute adjustments to their automobiles at the start of the Milwaukee Grand Prize race (later called the Amer...
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Man in Ring

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Description: Man standing in what appears to be a boxing ring.
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Semi-Pro Baseball

Date: 1915
Description: Two men playing baseball for semi-pro teams in a Milwaukee ballpark.
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Election Booths and Volunteers

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Description: Elevated view of a gymnasium that has been converted into a place where citizens can vote on election day.
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American Legion Men with Christmas Toys

Date: 12 21 1935
Description: American Legion group outdoors at Breese Stevens field with Christmas toys, which were distributed to American Legion children.
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Gardner Baking Co. Employees

Date: 10 14 1934
Description: Group portrait of Gardner Baking Co. drivers/salesmen from out of town, taken outdoors near 849 E. Washington Avenue. Breese Stevens Field is in the backgr...
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Wisconsin High School Football Team

Date: 09 15 1931
Description: Outdoor group portrait of the Wisconsin High School football squad in uniforms.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletes Digging at Camp Randall

Date: 08 06 1931
Description: Five University of Wisconsin-Madison athletes (L. to R. Walter Gnabah, Russel Rebholz, George Wright, McClure Thompson, and William Eller) shoveling dirt a...
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Cub Cadet at Wrigley Field

Date: 1974
Description: Man driving an International Cub Cadet at Wrigley Field. The lawn tractor was used for grounds keeping at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
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Billy Huber, Motorcyle Racer

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Description: Billy Huber of Reading, PA, dubbed "America's most popular motorcycle competition rider" by the American Motorcycle Association, is shown astride his Harle...
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The Sauk County Fair

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view of crowds milling around attractions on a sunny day at the Sauk County Fair. Sideshows and concessions are on the left, and an oval dirt raci...
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Bardahl Pit Crew

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Description: The Bardahl car's pit crew watches the action during an automobile race at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
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Menasha High School Cheerleaders

Date: 03 20 1953
Description: Seven female cheerleaders from Menasha High School watching a basketball game at the WIAA State Basketball Tournament.
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Curling Match

Date: 1956
Description: Curlers sweep in front of a stone during a curling match.
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David Bruce-Brown and Tony Scudelari

Date: 10 1912
Description: Driver David Bruce-Brown and mechanic Tony Scudelari pose in their race car. Although they had been warned that their tires appeared worn, on October 1, 19...
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Fairgrounds Harness Race

Date: 07 14 1944
Description: One horse and racer on the track in front of the judges stand during a harness race at a fairgrounds. Signs visible promote county fairs in Darlington and ...
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Bob Buhl, Pitching vs. the Cubs

Date: 05 13 1961
Description: Milwaukee Braves pitcher Bob Buhl in action against the Chicago Cubs, probably on May 9. Buhl won that game at County Stadium 8-5, behind two Joe Adcock h...
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Joe Adcock Leaning on a bat

Date: 04 09 1961
Description: Portrait of Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock leaning on a bat. Image was taken during spring training, 1961.
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Braves Manager Fred Haney

Date: 05 16 1958
Description: Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney instructing his players. Andy Pafko is visible immediately to the left of Haney's cap.

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