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Photograph

Children Using a Telephone

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Description: Laurie and Muriel Peterson, children of the photographer, use a high chair to talk on the phone.
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Corn and Brats on the Grill

Date: 06 25 1988
Description: St. Dominic's Catholic Parish members tend the grills at their annual festival.
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Woman Knitting with Family

Date: 1876
Description: Family around table in yard. Four women, three men, and four children. The woman at far left is knitting, and on the far right is a dog. In the background ...
Photograph

Who's New Club Board Members

Date: 09 13 1955
Description: Three board members of the Who's New Club lunching at Blackhawk Country Club, Shorewood Hills. Left to right: Virginia Mansfield, Lois Cardinal, and Shirle...
Photograph

Fish Boil Fire

Date: 1967
Description: Outdoor view of two pots used for a fish boil. One pot is engulfed in flames and children are running from the area.
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Fueling Fish Boil Fire

Date: 1967
Description: A man fueling a fire for a fish boil, as people look on.
Painting

Residence of Mr. Daniel Lewis

Date: 1881
Description: Watercolor painting of farm and farmhouse, residence of Mr. Daniel Lewis.
Print

Farmer's Holiday

Date: 1940
Description: Artwork showing man with his feet up in front of a woodburning stove. A dog is sleeping on the floor at the farmer's feet. A woman uses a rolling pin in an...
Photograph

Help for Fire Victims

Date: 11 28 1948
Description: Annie Simmons and her four children are enjoying a "picnic" on the floor at Baron Brothers Department Store after the fire in the tenement-type house at 15...
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Woman Doing Laundry in Alabama

Date: 04 29 1935
Description: A woman outdoors next to a house standing over a large, black pot, possibly doing laundry. Four children are playing around the woman near the entrance.
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Community Chest Kick-off Luncheon

Date: 10 24 1949
Description: Members of the Sunset Garden Club decorate a table in the guild hall at Grace Episcopal Church for the kick-off luncheon for the Madison Community Chest dr...
Drawing

Suite Interior, Miller Park Stadium

Date: 1996
Description: Artist's rendering of a suite interior at Miller Park Stadium.
Drawing

Suite Interior, Miller Park Stadium

Date: 1996
Description: Artist's rendering of a suite interior at Miller Park Stadium.
Photograph

Republican Party Lincoln Day Event

Date: 02 08 1951
Description: Elevated view of a large crowd of Dane County Republicans sitting in rows of seats at their annual Lincoln Day box supper and program held at the Eagles Cl...
Photograph

Denison Homestead Parlor

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Description: View of the parlor in the Denison homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. The room features a brick fireplace and mantle, a plush chair, two ...
Photograph

Denison Homestead Parlor

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Description: View of the parlor in the Denison homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. The room features a brick fireplace with mantle, a plush chair, two...
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Central Park Officers' House

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Description: A view of seven men reading and relaxing on the rooftop garden of the Central Park Officers' House. The men sit on outdoor furniture, and behind them, buil...
Photograph

Nightclub

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Description: Interior of a nightclub. The room features tables and chairs and is decorated with elaborate drapery, lighting and potted trees.
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Molino Service Station and Grill

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Description: Interior of Molino Service Station and Grill. The building features a counter with stools and a dining space with booths. On the left, there are counters, ...
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Camp Sherwood Basket Making

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Description: A group of campers sits on the porch of a cabin while making baskets at Camp Sherwood. Several others sit on a dock or wooden walkway leading from the cabi...

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