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Manchester Massacre Handkerchief

Date: 1819
Description: A commemorative handkerchief created by a wood engraving on white cotton fabric. The scene is the Manchester Reform Meeting, in England. A crowd of demonst...
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Wisconsin Thematic Panel 615-622

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Description: An unhappy majority
some of whom voted for frivolous reasons
reflected the north/south split

In their nascent paranoia, they preached their vi...
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Wisconsin Beekeepers Association Convention Badge

Date: 1936
Description: Badge for the Wisconsin Beekeepers Association 58th Annual Convention at the Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. October 29, 30, 1936. Courtesy of Ruep...
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International Beekeeping Conference Badge

Date: 1936
Description: Badge for the International Beekeeping Conference, including The American Honey Producers League, The American Honey Institute, Southern Beekeeping States ...
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Presidential Political Campaign Poster

Date: 1964
Description: The poster includes a head and shoulders portrait of Goldwater, and reads, in part: "Goldwater Victory Rally, Rally Chairman Richard M. Nixon," "Madison Sq...
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Presidental Political Campaign Ephemera

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Description: One membership pin and card for the McGovern Million-Member Club.
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Presidental Political Campaign Ephemera

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Description: An event flyer for an appearance of Governor Bill Clinton and Senator Al Gore at the State Capitol Steps in Madison, Wisconsin. It features a photograph of...
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Presidental Political Campaign Ephemera

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Description: Two presidential compaign items. At the top is a flyer with two check boxes and text which reads: "NADER=BUSH, GORE." Below this, a paper "fake event ticke...
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Presidental Political Campaign Ephemera

Date: 1980
Description: A presidential political campaign meeting ticket for Ronald Reagan and George Bush, along with a drawing of an elephant wearing a sweater with the letter "...

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