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Men at Employment Office

Date: 1912
Description: View from behind the counter of men lined up in the Second Office of the State Employment Agency. Three people in the foreground are providing assistance, ...
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Eisenhower Jewelry

Date: 09 12 1956
Description: A few pieces of "Ike" jewelry were modeled by Mrs. Russell Buck, Jr., of Fox Point. She worked at the headquarters of the Wisconsin Citizens for Eisenhower...
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Campaign Cupcakes

Date: 10 10 1956
Description: A young woman and an elderly woman are smiling at each other over a tray filled with cupcakes decorated with "IKE in '56" campaign buttons and tiny America...
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Recount

Date: 04 12 1960
Description: In a recount that lasted almost four hours, the tide turned in favor of Alderman John Budzien, who apparently had lost last Tuesday's election to Robert A....
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Bottling Department, Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co.

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Description: Dual interior views of the Schlitz Brewery bottling department.
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Romney, Great for '68

Date: 01 05 1968
Description: A man and woman get ready for the arrival of Mrs. George W. Romney at the Romney for President headquarters. Several campaign posters and banners are sprea...
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Get Out the Vote for William Proxmire

Date: 11 05 1956
Description: Telephone callers started a new phase of the "get out the vote" campaign Monday at Proxmire for Governor headquarters, 135 W. Wells Street. More than 40 te...
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Creative Center Workshop Group Portrait

Date: 03 30 1973
Description: Group portrait at the Mary Church Terrell Creative Center, which was founded in 1963 by Bernice Lindsay (second from left). The Creative Center was located...
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Eydie V. Watts

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Description: Photograph of Eydie V. Watts, member of the Milwaukee City Civil Service Commission. Ms. Watts sits on a chair with her hands clasped. She is wearing a str...
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Eydie V. Watts

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Description: Quarter-length portrait of Eydie V. Watts, member of the Milwaukee City Civil Service Commission. She is wearing a dark dress or blouse and a necklace and ...
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Mother and Son Dance

Date: 06 07 1958
Description: Mrs. Kondrad, a dancer, and her son, dancing in a studio.
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Country Club Ladies Performing

Date: 1962
Description: Lady members of the Brynwood Country Club performing a musical skit at the club's opening luncheon. They are concluding a historical “fashion” show, wearin...
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Twins Posing Together

Date: 04 02 1957
Description: Identical 16-year-old twins Carilynn and Marilynn Powers posed so as to create the illusion of a mirror image.
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"Miss Wisconsin"

Date: 06 05 1958
Description: Miss Carmen Shields, 23, Milwaukee entry in the 1958 “Miss Wisconsin” contest, crowned at Pabst Blue Ribbon hall.
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Mt. Sinai Hospital Ball

Date: 1967
Description: Physicians and their guests around the punchbowl and refreshment table at the Mt. Sinai Hospital Ball, at the Sheraton-Schroeder Hotel.
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Trade Show Home

Date: 04 03 1957
Description: Elevated view of demonstration “ranch” type frame residence under construction within an auditorium, presumably in Milwaukee, for some type of trade show. ...
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Portrait of Laura (Smith) Kaun

Date: 1894
Description: Three-quarter length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Laura (Smith) Kaun (1875-1937) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is wearing a dress with ...
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Portrait of Laura (Smith) Kaun

Date: 1900
Description: Quarter-length oval studio portrait of Laura (Smith) Kaun. She is wearing a lace dress or blouse with a high collar. Laura was born April 9, 1876 in Mil...
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Children Examining a Pocket

Date: 1955
Description: Three children examining the contents of an apron pouch.
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Ladies Playing Cards

Date: 07 1963
Description: Group of women playing cards while wearing hats and pearls.

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