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William Jennings Bryan Addressing Crowd

Date: 10 03 1900
Description: View from audience of William Jennings Bryan, as Democratic nominee for election to the presidency, addressing a crowd, estimated at 15,000 people, at a st...
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New Bridge Dedication

Date: 1920
Description: Crowd gathered for the dedication of a new bridge at Sauk City by Governor Emmanuel Philipp. Many onlookers carry parasols.
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Barron County Fair Grounds

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Description: Crowd at fairground, with people watching from horse-drawn vehicles in the foreground, more spectators in the grandstands with umbrellas in the background.
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Group of People on Dock near Ferry

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Description: View across water towards a large ferry docked at the fishing wharf. A large group of people are standing on the pier, and passengers are standing at the r...
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Livestock Judging at Union High School Agricultural Fair

Date: 10 05 1912
Description: Elevated view of crowd around horses during livestock judging. In the background are fields, a road, power lines, and in the far distance along the horizon...
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Crowd Watching Elephant Parade

Date: 1910
Description: A crowd watches a parade of people riding elephants down the street. A cable car and horse-drawn carts are nearby. Caption reads: "N.E. Cor. Square, Oskalo...
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Fourth of July

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Description: Elevated view of a crowd in a grandstand on the Fourth of July. The grandstand is decorated with flags and banners. Buildings of Fairbanks are in the backg...
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The Boardwalk and Beach

Date: 1915
Description: Elevated view of a large crowd of people gathered on the boardwalk. In the background people are walking on the beach, and walking and swimming in the ocea...
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Parade for Old Homecoming Week

Date: 08 19 1906
Description: View of a parade for Old Homecoming Week. A marching band led by a man on horseback marches down a crowded commercial street, decorated with flags and bunt...
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Swimming and Playing on the Shore

Date: 1920
Description: Elevated view across water towards couples, adults, and children sunbathing on the beach and wading in the water. In the distance is an establishment with ...
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Balboa Park at the Plaza de Panama

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Description: Elevated view of a crowd in Balboa Park, located at the Plaza de Panama.
Postcard

Statue of a Norwegian

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Description: Elevated view of a crowd of people surrounding a statue, presumably of a notable Norwegian figure. Many people are carrying flags.
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Clinton-Gore in Wisconsin

Date: 1992
Description: Bill Clinton (standing) and Al Gore (in the red shirt to Clinton's right) campaigning together in Wisconsin. Although the precise location is unidentified,...
Postcard

Ringling Brothers Circus Parade

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Description: Photographic postcard of an elevated view of the Circus Parade on a rainy day. Crowds of people line the street, and many are holding umbrellas.
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Hustler Harvest Festival

Date: 1915
Description: A laughing and smiling crowd of people surrounds a sack race at the Harvest Festival. Across the street is a storefront with a sign for DeLaval Cream Separ...
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Hustler Harvest Festival

Date: 1922
Description: The Hustler Harvest Festival featured the giveaway of a 1922 Packard touring automobile donated by Morg Rider, a dealer for Studebaker, Reo, Nash, Chevrole...
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Crowd at a Dock

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Description: Elevated view of a crowd of Norwegian people standing at a dock looking out at the ships.
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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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Lot Sale on Sub-Division

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Description: View toward a group o people gathered at a vacant lot. There are dwellings in the distance. Caption reads: "Lot Sale on Sub-Division, Granton, Wis."
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Steamer "Harriet A. Hart"

Date: 1901
Description: View across water towards the Steamer "Harriet A. Hart," with many passengers on board, and smoke coming out of the smokestack. Caption reads: "Steamer Har...

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