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Moon Molinaro, Bartender

Date: 08 25 1934
Description: Apron-clad "Moon" Molinaro, Fauerbach's bartender, fills a stein of Fauerbach beer from the tap, with Arthur Towell's University of Wisconsin diploma on th...
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Steinhauer-Sundquist Wedding

Date: 08 03 1946
Description: Unidentified man signing the marriage document for the Shirley Steinhauer and William Sundquist wedding.
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WIBA Christmas Mail

Date: 12 17 1947
Description: Mailman delivering Christmas letters and packages to a man at NBC - WIBA radio station.
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Three Boy Scouts and Military Guard on Freedom Train

Date: 06 24 1948
Description: Sgt. James McCullough, Memphis, Tennessee, a marine veteran guarding the Freedom Train, points out Washington's Farewell Address to three Madison Boy Scout...
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Two Women at Entrance to Freedom Train

Date: 06 25 1948
Description: Helen Beckwith, Brodhead, and Mrs. J.L. Specker, pictured standing at the entrance to the Freedom Train, parked on the tracks behind the Chicago, Milwaukee...
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Child Looking at Kneser Family Record

Date: 1977
Description: Young girl standing in front of a large document of family history displayed on a board. There is a large group of people in the background.
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International Harvester Film, Booklets, and Slides

Date: 04 17 1933
Description: A collection of films, booklets, and lantern slides, likely created by International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department.
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Agricultural Extension Exhibit

Date: 1932
Description: Room with six tables containing what appears to be an informational display of literature created by International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Depar...
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Showroom of Burlington Farm Machinery Co.

Date: 05 05 1926
Description: Trucks, tractors, and farm equipment in the showroom of the Burlington Farm Machinery Company, an International Harvester dealership. Advertising pennants ...
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Nuway Laundry Officials

Date: 1938
Description: Three officials of the Nuway Laundry examine International truck cost records. The original caption reads: "Officials of The Nuway Laundry of Long Beach, C...
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Farmer-Labor Solidarity in Indiana

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Description: A booth sponsored by the United Packinghouse Workers of America at a fair in Indiana. During the early 1950s UPWA conducted a major outreach effort in the ...
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"Joe Must Go" Petition Signing

Date: 1954
Description: Members of United Packinghouse Workers Local 40 signing a "Joe Must Go" petition to recall Wisconsin's Senator Joseph R. McCarthy.
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United Farmworkers Union Protest Signs

Date: 1969
Description: Hand-lettered protest signs and United Farm Workers (UFW) paper flags taped to a concrete wall in response to an official posting by the Fall River Canning...
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Fall River Canning Company Posting to Striking Workers

Date: 1969
Description: Close-up of a notice posted by the Fall River Canning Company in response to striking workers. The left notice is posted in English and on the right is Spa...
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Military Spending

Date: 1995
Description: During his meetings with constituents Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin often used charts and graphs to make his points about public policy issues. He...
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U.W. Circle K Club Gets Kiwanis Charter

Date: 10 26 1965
Description: Paul Markos, president of the recently organized University of Wisconsin Circle K club, is shown accepting the organization's charter from Russell Williams...
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Literature Display and Implements at Dealership

Date: 05 15 1926
Description: Interior view of banners, pennants, literature, trucks, and agricultural implements on display at a dealership. A large sign attached to a beam on the ceil...
Manuscript

International 624 Tractor Lifting a Circus Elephant

Date: 1973
Description: Page describing in German the International 624 tractor, lifting an elephant. The tractor is owned by the Bouglione Circus.
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Wisconsin Historical Society Museum Pharmacy

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Description: View of the pharmacy display at the Wisconsin Historical Society Museum. This installation with furnishings, equipment, and other stock supplies found in a...

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