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Boat Race on Lake Monona

Date: 1870
Description: Stereograph of a lake scene in Madison, probably looking south on Lake Monona at a boat race in progress. From the series "The Beauties of the City of Madi...
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Group on the Grass

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Description: A group of well-dressed people at repose on the grass, possibly having a picnic. Second from left is Alma Reinhardt Taylor.
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Man and Woman Sitting Outdoors on Log

Date: 1898
Description: Young woman and man, a Mr. Lyman Sinclair, sitting on a log against a tree. The man is smiling and resting one elbow on his knee, while running his hand th...
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Construction Workers on Break

Date: 1969
Description: Construction workers with hard hats take a break while working on the construction of the World Trade Center.
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Construction Workers Resting

Date: 1969
Description: Two construction workers take a break at the side of the building of the World Trade Center.
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Cocktail Hour in the Congo

Date: 1939
Description: Commander and Mrs. Attilio Gatti have cocktails during the Commander's tenth African expedition. The expedition was sponsored by International Harvester. T...
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West High School Patio

Date: 10 24 1971
Description: Receded recreational patio at West High School.
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Swimming Safety

Date: 06 14 1944
Description: Pat Stevens is lying on her stomach, and Donna Arnold is checking her for the first signs of angry red indicating the first stages of a sunburn.
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Memorial Union Terrace

Date: 1952
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Terrace with Lake Mendota and sailboats in the background.
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YMCA Camp Wakanda Campers

Date: 06 25 1945
Description: Five campers sitting on their towels in the sunshine at Camp Wakanda, YMCA camp on Lake Mendota. Left to right: Bill Wood, Tommy Reese, Jimmy Fleury, Walte...
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Terrace Plowing Demonstration

Date: 09 27 1945
Description: Three farm wives are taking a break at the terrace plowing demonstration and conservation field day on the Carl Ribbke farm near Ableman. From left are Mr...
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Man and Women in Hammock

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Description: Man and two women in a hammock down by the river. Another man reclining on a blanket.
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Two Girls in Hammock

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Description: Outdoor view of two girls in a hammock in a backyard. Water is indw the background.
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Woman and Girl in Yard

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Description: Woman sitting in a hammock and a girl standing in a backyard.
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Group of People near House

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Description: Man, four women, four girls, and two boys in the yard of a house near hammocks.
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Group on Lawn

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Description: Reclining man, seated woman, and a girl holding an umbrella on a lawn.
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Group of People on Lake

Date: 1900
Description: Group of men and women on the shore of an unidentified lake. Nearby, a second group of children, men, and women are pushing off from the shoreline in row b...
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Family on Court House Hill

Date: 1900
Description: Family group resting on Court House hill, near Perkin's cottage.
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Ada Bass and Friends near Fox River

Date: 1900
Description: Ada Bass with friends on the shore of the Fox River.
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Ada Bass and Daughter Everetta

Date: 1890
Description: Ada Bass sitting in a rocking chair reading, while her daughter Everetta is sweeping the front porch of the family home.

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