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Dispersal of Fish

Date: 02 1935
Description: People receiving fish at a relief station in the wintertime.
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St. Paul Ice Carnival Elk Sleigh

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Description: St. Paul Ice Carnival; Elk pulling sleigh outside palace. There is a crowd posing and looking at the camera. A sign on the palace reads: "Borealis."
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Train Wreck

Date: 1914
Description: Elevated view of the wreck of a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad train at Corliss. A large crowd of men are watching as a Bucyrus crane is lifting a car b...
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Christmas at Hall's Book Store

Date: 12 25 1907
Description: A crowd poses with Santa Claus in front of Hall's Book Store during a Christmas celebration. Business signs read, (partially obscured): "National Bank." Ca...
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First Coast Guard Rescue at La Pointe

Date: 1930
Description: Large group of fishermen standing on ice with catch of fish displayed on airplane wing near La Pointe, Madeline Island.
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Pedestrians on Street Near Fire

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Description: A large cloud of smoke blankets the end of the road, and snow covers the ground. Pedestrians are the sidewalks. A woman is running across the street, and a...
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Men on Bridge During Flood

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Description: A river has overflown its banks and is flooding a road on a bridge. Some men are on the bridge are using sticks to move ice floes. Crowds of people are wa...
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Winter Carnival

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Description: Elevated view of central square during a winter carnival. Crowds are gathered around a horse-drawn sleigh. Residential buildings are in the background.
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Crowd at Farm Sale

Date: 01 1924
Description: Large crowd gathered at a sale on the farm of Bert Dunbar. Harrows and other farm implements are on the snow-covered ground. Several automobiles are in the...
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Capitol Fire

Date: 02 1904
Description: A crowd watches as a stream of water is trained on the south wing of the burning third Wisconsin State Capitol. The Centennial Fountain, with a winter cove...
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Ice Fishing in Wisconsin

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Description: Shoreline view of people and cars gathered near a frozen lake. A few cars and ice fishing shelters are visible in the background.
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Depot and Train

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Description: A steaming train at the depot platform on a snowy day. A group stands at the platform.
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International Metro Advertising Proof

Date: 12 1948
Description: Advertising proof for International trucks, featuring color illustrations of various Christmas scenes and an International Metro truck. Includes the text "...
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Ski Jump Competition

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Description: A man jumps off a ski ramp as many spectators look on.
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World Snowmobile Championship

Date: 01 1972
Description: The World Snowmobile Championship showing the track, snowmobiles, competitors, bleachers and spectators.
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World Snowmobile Championship

Date: 01 1972
Description: View from behind of group of spectators watching competitors at the World Snowmobile Championship.
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Geraldine Ferraro on the Campaign Trail

Date: 1984
Description: Democratic vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro greets supporters while campaigning. A little rain failed to dampen their enthusiasm for the first...
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Buchanan Comedy, Tonight

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Description: Crowd gathered on Main Street to see a poster and hear a band announcing the "Buchanan Comedy, Tonight."
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Men Walking in a Field

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Description: Large group of men walking in a field.
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Polar Bear Club

Date: 01 01 1997
Description: "This and the following pages show the 'Polar Bear Club' ready for a swim at Port Washington on New Year's Day. Lucky for them, temperatures were in the lo...

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