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Salmon Fishing

Date: 10 07 1977
Description: Man and woman napping on the rocks with their hats down over their eyes as they fish for salmon.
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"Gar-How" Ferry

Date: 05 16 1973
Description: View of the ferry "Gar-How" taken from on board the ferry "Island Queen" while both were docked at Madeline Island. The "Gar-How" was named after Howard Ru...
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"Nichevo II"

Date: 05 16 1973
Description: Steel-hulled ferry "Nichevo II" at the city dock in La Pointe. The "Nichevo II" began service in 1962. It was built by Fraser Shipyards of Superior for Har...
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Busy B's Dog Circus and International 1200D Truck

Date: 1970
Description: Gloria Peebles (left), animal trainer, Kay Bliss (right), assistant, and their Busy B's canine act performers (11 dogs and 2 monkeys) in front of Internati...
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University of Wisconsin Limnology Laboratory

Date: 08 06 1972
Description: Exterior view of the University of Wisconsin Limnology Laboratory situated on the edge of Lake Mendota, half a block west of the Memorial Union.
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Camp Indianola Boathouse

Date: 01 11 1976
Description: A grand, landmark boathouse which was on the north shore of Lake Mendota and was a part of Camp Indianola, one of the nation's oldest boys' camps. Over 20 ...
Poster

International Transtar Eagle Advertising Poster

Date: 1977
Description: Advertising poster for International Transtar Eagle trucks, featuring a color photograph of two trucks parked near an ocean shoreline below the word "Macho...
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International Transtar Eagle Standard and Cabover Trucks Outdoors

Date: 1976
Description: Color photograph of International Transtar Eagle Semi Tractors in the standard cab and cabover models parked beside a body of water.
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Old I-94 Bridge at Twilight

Date: 06 1977
Description: A view of the St. Croix River crossing at Hudson during the development of the Interstate Bridge. The old eastbound bridge seen here was built in 1951 whil...
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Tramway

Date: 08 24 1971
Description: Tramway that was used by O.D. Hopkins Association Incorporated of Contoocook, New Hampshire. Falk caption reads, "Tramway (Skylark- customers, Sky Glider) ...
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Inland River Barge

Date: 09 14 1972
Description: Elevated view of an inland river barge that was purchased by Electro-Motive and used by Wisconsin Barge Lines. Original Falk caption reads, "4.074:1 twin s...
Poster

Nassau Vacation Poster

Date: 04 1971
Description: Poster featuring a stylized sun rising over the ocean, advertising spring break vacations to Nassau for University of Wisconsin faculty and students.
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Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Mendota Shoreline

Date: 12 14 1976
Description: View of Lake Mendota and shoreline from University Bay Drive. Snow covers the lake and the shore.
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Union Terrace Shoreline on Lake Mendota

Date: 1972
Description: People are sitting or walking on the steps which curve along the shoreline at Memorial Union Terrace on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Alu...
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Aerial View of Wisconsin Steel Works

Date: 1970
Description: Aerial view of International Harvester's Wisconsin Steel Works (factory).
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Construction of Bridge over Little Lake Buttes des Morts

Date: 08 10 1973
Description: View across water of early construction of the bridge over Little Lake Buttes des Morts.
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Samuel L. Popkin

Date: 1972
Description: Political scientist Samuel L. Popkin and his wife. This photograph was taken about the time Wisconsin-born Popkin was jailed for his refusal to testify abo...
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Twin Towers

Date: 1973
Description: "The Twin Towers of Lower Manhattan stand majestic as a tour boat goes by."
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Theresa Marsh

Date: 1976
Description: "Canadian geese 'goose step' on ice on the Theresa Marsh."
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Rock River

Date: 1977
Description: "Joan Glaab and her son, of Brownsville, start on a boating trek down the Rock River."

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