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Last Elm Tree on State Street

Date: 1974
Description: Last elm tree on State Street being cut down. The Wisconsin Historical Society and the Memorial Union are in the background.
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State Street from Bascom Hill

Date: 1896
Description: Tree-lined State Street from Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Traffic on State Street includes two well-dressed gentlemen on hors...
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Female Band Serenading Cows

Date: 08 1930
Description: The Ingenues, an all-girl band and vaudeville act, serenading the cows in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Dairy Barn in a scientific test of whether th...
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Memorial Union Terrace

Date: 1940
Description: Summertime view of people at tables on University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union terrace, looking out to canoes and sailboats on the lake. In the back...
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John R. Commons

Date: 1920
Description: John R. Commons, a University of Wisconsin professor, is shown standing outside Sterling Hall with his hat on the ground at his feet.
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Graduating Class

Date: 1894
Description: Eight men and women of a graduating class sit outdoors holding their diplomas. They are seated on the steps of the photographer's home at 131 East Montello...
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On Mendota Lake near Varsity Boat House

Date: 1915
Description: View of a group of people in a large model launch with an American flag. Caption reads: "On Mendota Lake near University of Wisconsin-Madison Boat House."
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St. Patrick's 8th Grade Graduation

Date: 06 12 1941
Description: Group portrait of St. Patrick's eighth grade graduation class, with a priest in front of the altar, 410 East Main Street.
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Coed Model in front of Memorial Union

Date: 08 13 1940
Description: Manchester's Department Store coed model, wearing dress, hat and purse, poses beside the Memorial Union on University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Coed Model in Front of Memorial Union

Date: 08 13 1940
Description: Manchester's Department Store coed model, wearing dress, hat and purse, posing beside the Memorial Union on University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Paul Bunyan Effigy

Date: 11 05 1935
Description: A Paul Bunyan figure used to celebrate University of Wisconsin Homecoming, was placed on the lawn in front of Bascom Hall. Two athletes are standing beside...
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Donald Krueger in Burned Motorboat

Date: 07 20 1934
Description: Canoers paddle by to observe Don Krueger standing in the bow of the burned-out "Baby Gar Wood" speedboat after six University of Wisconsin women students w...
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Four Male Fashion Models

Date: 03 31 1933
Description: Ed Kinsley, Ray Wichman, Bill Johns and Phil Coon, on the Sigma Chi steps, 630 N. Lake Street, modeling clothing from the Co-op for the "Daily Cardinal."
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Two Fashion Models

Date: 03 31 1933
Description: Jean Ricks and Harry Pike at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union, modeling clothing from Karsten's, for the "Daily Cardinal."
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Two Fashion Models

Date: 03 31 1933
Description: Jean Ricks and Harry Pike at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union, modeling clothing from Karsten's, for the "Daily Cardinal."
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Presbyterian Students' Group

Date: 08 04 1929
Description: Group of students and adult sponsors in front of the Presbyterian Student Headquarters, 731 State Street.
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Tanks at Hydraulics Laboratory

Date: 03 03 1929
Description: Tank at Hydraulics Laboratory, 660 N. Park Street, moving half way up the ramp, taken from below showing end of tank, at the University of Wisconsin.
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Tanks at Hydraulics Laboratory

Date: 09 26 1928
Description: Tanks at Hydraulics Laboratory, 660 N. Park Street, before moving, taken from cribbing, at the University of Wisconsin.
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Tanks at Hydraulics Laboratory

Date: 09 26 1928
Description: Tanks at Hydraulics Laboratory, 660 N. Park Street, before moving, taken from west on cribbing, at the University of Wisconsin.
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Tanks at Hydraulics Laboratory

Date: 09 26 1928
Description: First tank at Hydraulics Laboratory, 660 N. Park Street, moving into place, taken from upper road looking toward Lake Mendota, at the University of Wiscons...

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