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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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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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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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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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University of Wisconsin Coeds

Date: 1920
Description: University of Wisconsin students sitting on the base of the Lincoln statue on Bascom Hill.
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University of Wisconsin Students

Date: 1869
Description: Group portrait of University of Wisconsin students, perhaps a graduating class, on the lawn in front of Main Hall (later Bascom Hall).
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Beloit College Chapel

Date: 1885
Description: Stereograph view of Beloit College Chapel, with the congregation posed outside on the lawn.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Students on Bascom Hill

Date: 1909
Description: A large group of students walk down Bascom Hill.
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Students Rally for Rose Bowl Bid

Date: 11 24 1952
Description: A crowd of University of Wisconsin students rally in front of the Memorial Union on getting a bid for the Rose Bowl. In 1952 the University football team w...
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The Original Cowboy Band

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Description: The Original Cowboy Band poses on the steps of Simmons University in Abeline, Texas. Writing on drum reads: "The Original Cow Boy Band" and writing on bann...
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Lake Mendota

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Description: Lake Mendota along the shore of the University of Wisconsin. A boathouse with a roofed pavilion above is on the right. In the foreground is a man rowing a ...
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Four Students Sledding on Bascom Hill

Date: 11 30 1944
Description: Four students sledding on Bascom Hill using a sled from 1838 which they borrowed from the Wisconsin Historical Society Museum. Seated from left: Joan Hamme...
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Boy Scouts Honor Lincoln

Date: 02 11 1947
Description: Madison Boy Scouts and their leader pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln on his birthday by placing a wreath at the foot of the statue on Bascom Hill. Dick Feldt...
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Kansas State Agricultural College Workshop

Date: 01 1921
Description: Groups of students work on tractors, including a Titan 10-20, at the Kansas State Agricultural College. Two men (professors?) watch and take notes while st...

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