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Madison News Agency Employees

Date: 11 10 1943
Description: Group portrait of employees of the Madison News Agency, distributors of magazines and newspapers, in front of the business at 446 W. Gilman Street.
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Delivery Truck

Date: 04 05 1930
Description: Pyrofax bottled gas agent, Mitchell Sales Company's delivery truck. Two men wearing uniforms and hats are standing near the cab of the truck, and another m...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Champion

Date: 07 28 1957
Description: Van Steiner, winner of the 1957 Madison Soap Box Derby, holding the trophy. Left to right: Larry Steiner, father of the winner; Don Knowles, general manage...
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International Diesel Demothon

Date: 08 21 1967
Description: Elevated view of a crowd of farmers and businessmen gathered to attend International Harvester's "Diesel Demothon." In the foreground two men and a young g...
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Man Posing by Shoeshine Stand

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Description: An African American man wearing a hat, shirt, open vest, trousers, and boots, posing by a shoeshine stand in front of a commercial building.
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Three Men in a Shoeshine Shop

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Description: Two African American men working in a shoeshine shop. The younger man is shining the shoes of a white customer who is sitting in one of the chairs on the e...
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Delivery for Stemp Typewriter Company

Date: 1933
Description: View from across State Street of men and women standing in front of the Stemp Typewriter Company as deliveries are stacked on the sidewalk. Stanley P. Stem...
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Greene & Button Co. Store

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Description: A group of men, possibly employees, pose in front of Greene & Button Co. store among boxes and crates of various goods.
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Christian Dick Wholesale Wine & Liquor Dealer

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Description: View of Christian W. Dick standing with arms on hips at the entrance to his business on 223 State Street. A poster in the window is advertising Buffalo Bil...
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Manchester's Third Store Opening

Date: 11 03 1960
Description: Jessie E. Manchester, widow of merchant Harry S. Manchester, prepares to snip the ribbon officially opening the third store at the Westgate Shopping Center...

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