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International Scout Painted in University of Illinois Colors

Date: 1967
Description: Color advertising photograph of a 1967 International Scout pickup painted in the colors of the University of Illinois, apparently carrying college football...
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Lindbergh

Date: 1928
Description: A formal portrait of aviator Charles A. Lindbergh taken at the New York Times Studio just prior to his trans-Atlantic flight because the newspaper had purc...
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Norwegian-American Society

Date: 05 18 1945
Description: Norwegian-American Society members in costume on stage at Central High School with United States and Norwegian flags and Norwegian coat of arms.
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O. Henry Band on Stage

Date: 11 05 1944
Description: Seven musicians in the Truax Field O. Henry Band on stage, decorated with banners, flags and logos of the Milwaukee Road "Hiawatha" and "Sioux" lines by th...
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"Chicagoans'" Band

Date: 11 07 1944
Description: The Army Air Force "Chicagoans" Band, with five musicians playing their instruments on a stage decorated with banners, flags and Milwaukee Road logos for "...
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International Scout All Wheel Drive Emblem

Date: 1970
Description: Color studio photograph of the "All Wheel Drive" emblem on the front quarter panel of a 1970 International Scout pickup.
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Governor Kohler and Wisconsin Flag

Date: 01 29 1954
Description: Governor and Mrs. Walter J. Kohler, Jr. holding a state flag requested for display by a Pacific Air Force hospital. Behind them some of the wall decoration...
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Governor Kohler on Inauguration Day

Date: 01 01 1951
Description: Newly inaugurated Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. sits at his desk in the Governor's office. Behind him are several bouquets of flowers and a Wisconsin flag...
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Child with Injured Foot

Date: 08 1957
Description: A young Algerian girl has her foot treated by a Red Crescent (Red Cross equivalent) worker in a tent. The man is wrapping the girl's foot in bandages. She ...
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Shriner Members

Date: 11 12 1945
Description: Portrait of two Shrine members, William H. Woodfield Jr., the Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America, and Melvin E. Diemer, Potentate of the Zor...
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State Seal

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Description: State Seal, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, painted on the ceiling of the first floor corridor, off of the rotunda running toward West Washington Avenue.
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Sigrid Schultz, War Correspondent

Date: 1930
Description: Studio portrait of Sigrid Schultz in her U.S. War Correspondent uniform.
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Governor Oscar Rennebohm

Date: 12 29 1949
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm standing near the state flag of Wisconsin.
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College Champion Boxers Contending for Olympics Team

Date: 06 19 1948
Description: Group portrait of college champion boxers and coaches training for the Olympic trials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Pictured left to right: John ...
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National President of UNICO

Date: 01 19 1950
Description: Standing is William Calvano, Milwaukee, national president of UNICO National, (Italian-American Service Organization - UNICO is the Italian word for unique...
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Slot-Machines in Penny Arcade

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Description: A night photograph of 'obscene' slot-machines in a penny arcade. On display are pennants on the wall, including "Iowa" and "Nebraska." Another machine hold...
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"Brad" Robinson Family

Date: 1925
Description: A studio portrait, presumably of Brad Robinson, his son and grandson. The eldest wears a badge of the Grand Army of the Republic, identifying him as a Civ...
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Portrait of Morrill Dunn in Uniform

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Description: Waist-up portrait of Morrill Dunn dressed in a United States Army dress uniform.
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Flight Nurse with Her Father

Date: 1943
Description: Flight nurse Gwen Jensen is posing with her father, during her last hours before leaving U.S. soil at Alameda Navy Landing Strip. She is sitting close to h...
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Red Crescent Worker Examines Patient

Date: 08 1957
Description: An Algerian Red Crescent (Red Cross equivalent) examining a young girl's teeth. The girl is wearing a patterned shawl and is reaching for the man's hat. Th...

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