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Reunion of the 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

Date: 1880
Description: Outdoor elevated view of a reunion of the Norwegian American men of the 15th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry at Luther College. They are posin...
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Snowmobiling Club

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Description: Ed Westrick, the president of Genesse Trailmakers Club, and his family pose on their snowmobiles on a lawn.
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Children of Cyrus Hall McCormick, Jr.(?)

Date: 1902
Description: Three children sitting on the ground in front of a "keep off the grass" sign. The children are holding lion(?) cubs. The children may be Cyrus III (1890-19...
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On Strike

Date: 11 05 1962
Description: Lone picketer from Painters' Local 781 protests against workers not receiving union wages, hours, and benefits.
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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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Isabel La Follette with Children and Dog

Date: 11 03 1930
Description: Isabel La Follette (Mrs. Phillip F.) with her two children, Judith La Follette, Robert M. La Follette III, and their dog, Skip, on the lawn.
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Capitol Park Gateway at West Washington Avenue

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Description: View from street through gates towards a small group in front of the third Wisconsin State Capitol near the West Washington Avenue entrance. The iron fence...
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Madison Water Works

Date: 1900
Description: The Madison City Water Works pumping station at the intersection of Gorham and Livingston which provided pressure to the city's mains. A group of people st...
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R-110 Station Wagon

Date: 1953
Description: Three-quarter view from front left of an International R-110 Station Wagon parked on a lawn. In the background is a group of people enjoying a picnic.
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Lottie Bass

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Description: Lottie Bass on horseback.
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Jefferson School

Date: 1870
Description: Jefferson School, built on the site of the first cemetery in Janesville.
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Family in front of Hans Kjorstad Residence

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Description: View of group posing on the lawn in front of a two-story frame house. Four men in the background on the left are standing near two teams of horses; three m...
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Portrait of J. Robert Taylor Family

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Description: The J. Robert Taylor family. J. Robert Taylor, his wife Alma Reinhardt Taylor, and their three children, Donna, Frederick, and Ellen. They are dressed in c...
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Two Men Sitting on Lawn

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Description: Two men sitting in the grass and visiting. Both men appear to be holding cigars. One man is wearing a jacket, vest, bowtie and hat. The other man is wearin...
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Alexander Mitchell Estate

Date: 1872
Description: Lithograph elevated view of the Alexander Mitchell home and gardens seen from the corner of Ninth and Spring Streets. Pedestrians, horse-riders and a horse...
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Forest with Tootsie

Date: 1900
Description: Tootsie, the Middleton family dog, stands with front paws resting on Forest's hip. Forest holds a switch in his right hand and, most likely, a treat in his...
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Twin Maples — Cottages and Rooms for Rent

Date: 1931
Description: A man and his dog are on the lawn in front of a house. A wooden sign reads, "Cottage and Rooms for Rent." Another sign below advertises for "N.F. Sherman 2...
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William Howard Taft in Milwaukee

Date: 09 17 1909
Description: President Taft walking along a path at the Soldier's Home where he addressed veterans. Several others accompany the President, including Mayor David S. Ros...
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Public School

Date: 1931
Description: View from across street of schoolchildren standing and playing on the sidewalk outside the Benton High School.
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We Like Ike

Date: 11 1952
Description: John Lavine (left), Nancy Jane Nelson, Virginia Rafshol, and Gary Berger indicate their support for the presidential candidacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower. As ...

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