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African American Tenant Farmers at Barbecue

Date: 02 22 1915
Description: African American tenant farmers assembled for a barbecue. The tenants worked for Louis Frank Sessions who is in the front row, third from the left (wearing...
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Christmas Returns

Date: 12 26 1982
Description: A Target retail store is flooded with customers returning Christmas gifts.
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William Proxmire's Victory

Date: 08 27 1957
Description: William Proxmire, his wife, Ellen (to Proxmire's right), and his supporters celebrate his victory in the special election to fill the Senate seat vacated u...
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News Broadcast at Iowa State Fair

Date: 1946
Description: A crowd gathers around a KRNT news broadcaster at the Iowa State Fair. The sign behind the broadcaster reads: "Charles McCuen, Stanley Dixon, Gordon Gamm.....
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Muir Knoll Dedication Ceremony

Date: 06 18 1918
Description: Dedication ceremony for Muir Knoll on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Judge Milton S. Griswold is speaking at flag-draped podium, and a ...
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When the President Comes to Town

Date: 1979
Description: Congressman David Obey introduces a local resident (back to camera), to President Jimmy Carter. Many photographers stand around the edge of the group and a...
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Running for Re-election

Date: 1970
Description: Running hard for re-election after having served less than a full term, Congressman David R. Obey greets card-playing seniors.
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Dave and Mary Lou

Date: 1994
Description: Mary Lou Munts, a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, and Congressman David R. Obey at a fundraiser for Obey at the Madison Club.
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Departing the Church

Date: 08 28 1948
Description: Arlene Kuehl and Reuben Pribnow Wedding. Well wishers throw rice at the couple as they depart the church.
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Square Dancers

Date: 09 1993
Description: Square dancers in farmyard at Calumetville. Barn and tractors can be seen in the background.
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President John F. Kennedy

Date: 11 22 1963
Description: Original UPI Wirephoto transmission. Caption reads: "Dallas: President John F. Kennedy is shown in motorcade as it moved toward the downtown area. In cente...
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Wilbur and Eloise Cohen and Ladybird Johnson

Date: 1965
Description: From left to right: Eloise Cohen, Wilbur Cohen and Ladybird Johnson are laughing during an event. Wilbur Cohen was a research assistant with the committee ...
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Ceremony at Normandy Groundbreaking

Date: 08 28 2004
Description: The Normandy Interpretive Center groundbreaking ceremony. Soldiers carrying the American flag march between two tents filled with guests. Participants in t...
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Francis E. McGovern at the Moquah Cattle Show

Date: 1914
Description: View across field towards Governor Francis E. McGovern, standing in the center, wearing a suit and hat. Beside and behind him are a group of men and women.
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Brooks McCormick with King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Date: 04 19 1976
Description: His Majesty, King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden visiting the Museum of Science and Industry.
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Signing of the Inheritance Tax Bill

Date: 1975
Description: Signing of the 1975 Inheritance Tax Bill, 1975 Senate Bill 113. Protestors used the occasion to show opposition to the upgrade of Highway 18-151 to an expr...
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Afternoon Jazz at the Coliseum Bar

Date: 10 2013
Description: View from behind of a crowd of men and women sitting at tables watching three musicians. One man is playing the piano, another man is playing a stand up ba...
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She Digs In

Date: 10 11 1967
Description: Caption on reverse of wire photo: "She Digs In--An unidentified anti-war protester with designs painted on her face and carrying sign, "Sifting and Winnowi...
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Checkpoint for the Republican Presidential Debate

Date: 11 10 2015
Description: Men and women are taking out their tickets and handbags as they prepare to walk under metal detectors and hand their items over at the security checkpoint ...
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Line of People at the Republican Presidential Debate

Date: 11 10 2015
Description: Group of people standing outdoors waiting to enter the Milwaukee Theater for the Republican presidential debate.

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