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Postcard

Tall-tale Postcard: Bringing in the Sheaves

Date: 1908
Description: Photomontage of a farm scene with giant produce. A man and a woman stand on top of a giant ear of corn, resting on a horse-drawn cart. Around them are mor...
Photograph

Lincoln Nursery School Rythm Band

Date: 10 30 1951
Description: Group portrait of 13 preschool children, sitting and holding rhythm band instruments. There is a Halloween jack-o-lantern placed in the center of the group...
Photograph

Giant Pumpkin

Date: 
Description: A view of a man standing next to an oxen-drawn wagon carrying a giant pumpkin. Text on the photograph reads: "Just The Right Size For One Pumpkin Pie." Cap...
Photograph

Halloween

Date: 10 22 1957
Description: A decorated pumpkin serves as a table centerpiece. It is decorated with a face, a hat made of fresh flowers, and attached leaves for hair.
Photograph

School Exhibit

Date: 1925
Description: An autumn exhibit and fair has been set up in the Centerville School. A post supports streamers which extend to the walls, and examples of needlework and c...
Print

Third Annual Supper of the New England Society Menu

Date: 12 22 1868
Description: Front cover and interior menu pages from the Third Annual Supper of the New England Society, held at Vilas House to commemorate Forefather's Day. On the co...
Photograph

Louise Wiseman Performs at Talent Show

Date: 09 1990
Description: Louise Wiseman performs at talent show dressed in lace lingerie. The stage is decorated with pumpkins and cornstalks.
Photograph

Theresa Lioness Club Fashion Show

Date: 10 17 1990
Description: On Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990, the Theresa Lioness Club sponsored their 3rd annual fashion show. Amidst a festive setting on stage and G & Z's Hall in Theres...
Photograph

Jim Wiseman in Fashion Show

Date: 10 17 1990
Description: Jim Wiseman, husband of Louise Wiseman, drew some laughs when he appeared on stage at the Lioness Club Fashion Show. Wiseman wore a checked robe and boxers...
Poster

"Political Tricks, No Treats, Higher Taxes"

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Description: Three cartoon ghosts, labeled "Inflation," "Unemployment," and "High Taxes" floating around an orange pumpkin, with a face cut as a caricature of President...
Newspaper Article/Clipping

"Toil and Trouble"

Date: 10 26 1984
Description: Newspaper (Capital Times) photograph of Sid Boyum's neighbor Johanna Oosterwky wearing a witch's hat and stirring a cauldron in front of the Devil s...

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