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Fuller & Johnson Manufacturing Letterhead

Date: 1901
Description: Fuller & Johnson Manufacturing letterhead. Fuller & Johnson was run by John A. Johnson and was one of Madison's largest employers.
Photograph

Joseph Conlin Signing a Contract

Date: 05 12 1931
Description: Joseph Conlin, tenor, signing a contract to perform at the Parkway Theater. Dr. William G. Beecroft shown standing is sponsoring Mr. Conlin's appearance.
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Horlick's Food Company Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Horlick's Food Company of Racine, Wisconsin, from the 1890s, showing the Horlick's factory, a dairy maid with a cow and a container of Ho...
Photograph

Mautz Paint and Varnish Company Brochures

Date: 04 12 1947
Description: Seven "How To" brochures prepared by the Mautz Paint and Varnish Company, 939 East Washington Avenue.
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John H. Findorff

Date: 05 15 1947
Description: Building contractor John H. Findorff on his 80th birthday.
Postcard

Two Men Looking at Document

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of two men looking at document that Mel Esser, sitting, is holding in his hand. Charlie "Breaky" Brendler, w...
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Madison Catholic Diocese Committee

Date: 01 23 1948
Description: Group portrait of the executive committee of the Holy Name Union for the Catholic diocese of Madison meeting to plan the activities for 1948. Left to right...
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Main Reducer and Incher

Date: 07 1977
Description: Duane Hanson and Norbert Winski attend to a large reducer and incher. This unit was purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Compa...
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IH Engineers Examine Blueprint

Date: 1935
Description: John Seltzer (left) and T.C. Phillips examine a blueprint in the Engineering Department of International Harvester's Fort Wayne Works.
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Chief Engineer at Fort Wayne Works

Date: 1935
Description: Alfred Krieg, chief engineer at International Harvester's Fort Wayne Works, sitting behind an office desk.
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Fort Wayne Works Superintendents

Date: 1935
Description: E.C. Lutz, superintendent of International Harvester's Fort Wayne Works, sits at a desk while C.M. Harrison, assistant superintendent, stands next to him.
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International DT-466 Diesel Engine Brochure

Date: 1976
Description: Cover of an advertising brochure for International DT-466 Midrange Diesel Engines. Includes a photograph of men working at a construction site.
Manuscript

La Crosse Carriage Co. Letterhead

Date: 1887
Description: Letterhead of the La Crosse Wallis Carriage Co., manufacturers of fine family carriages, showing a view of the factory with the Mississippi River in the ba...
Photograph

Springfield Works Superintendent and Assistant

Date: 06 18 1935
Description: Springfield Works Superintendent K.O. Schreiber with his assistant G.H. Lindner in a factory office. Original caption reads: "Springfield Works, K.O. Schre...
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R.M. Erickson of Springfield Works

Date: 1935
Description: R.M. Erickson in a factory office at Springfield Works. Original caption reads: "Springfield Works, R.M. Erickson O&D Dept."
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Mechanical Engineers at a Desk

Date: 05 25 1942
Description: Mechanical engineer Alex Gabay (right) and his assistant J.E. Lass (left) at an International Harvester war production factory (20 mm gun plant?). The men ...
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P&H Advertising Room

Date: 08 15 1913
Description: Men at desks in the Pawling & Harnischfeger advertising department. Large windows on left look out towards another building, and men on equipment can be se...
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P&H Shop Office

Date: 08 15 1913
Description: Men working at desks at the Pawling & Harnischfeger shop office. A row of windows is on the left, and another building can be seen through an open window.
Document

Wisconsin Steel Works Plat

Date: 1960
Description: Plat of International Harvester Company's Wisconsin Steel Works.
Photograph

Severson's Service Station Calendar

Date: 2008
Description: This beautiful 1940s calendar hangs on the wall at Monty's Blue Plate Diner.

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