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People on Sled

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Description: Elevated view of a group of people posing on and around horse-drawn sleds. There is a man on the porch of the building in the background.
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Christian Turck House

Date: 1900
Description: Christian Turck House built in 1835 by Turck who was a German immigrant.
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Americanization Pageant

Date: 05 18 1919
Description: Scene from Poale Zion Chasidim, an Americanization pageant held in the Milwaukee auditorium to welcome Milwaukee's new citizens.
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Women in the Rain

Date: 1900
Description: Three women in hats and long skirts walk with umbrellas in the rain.
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McCormick Reaper Works "Rest Room"

Date: 1899
Description: Two women sitting in the "rest room" at the McCormick Reaper Works. A piano is in the background.
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Library School Students and Staff

Date: 04 16 1945
Description: Group portrait of University of Wisconsin-Madison Library School students and staff taken in front of their classroom building, 811 State Street. The man o...
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St. Patrick's Church Confirmation Group

Date: 06 13 1943
Description: St. Patrick's Catholic Church Confirmation class and priest on the steps of St. Patrick's Churck at 410 East Main Street.
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Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Delegates

Date: 03 23 1943
Description: Group of people at the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative meeting. They are delegates, from REA (Rural Electrification Administration) member cooperatives, att...
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Orpheum Theatre Ticket Girls

Date: 02 25 1939
Description: Group portrait of seven ticket girls in matching uniform tops at Orpheum Theater, 216 State Street.
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East High School A Capella Choir

Date: 05 24 1937
Description: Group portrait of East High School a capella choir in costume standing on risers on a stage.
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East High School Orchestra

Date: 05 24 1937
Description: Group portrait of East High School orchestra members standing on risers holding their instruments.
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Woman Model on University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus

Date: 09 10 1936
Description: Woman model wearing checkerboard jacket, standing next to Lincoln Statue on Bascom Hill. For: Kessenich's.
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Measuring for Window

Date: 09 26 1935
Description: Workman measuring for window at Christ Presbyterian Church, 124 Wisconsin Avenue. A woman is taking notes and a man is sweeping.
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Jewish Children & Adults

Date: 11 25 1933
Description: Group portrait of Jewish children and teachers sitting on a stage in the Workmen's Circle Labor Lyceum, 41 - 43 N. Mills Street at Spring Street, Greenbush...
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Raquel Torres with DeSoto Automobile

Date: 08 12 1932
Description: Raquel Torres, actress, RKO star, is standing next to a DeSoto automobile.
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Barnard Hall Summer Group

Date: 07 29 1932
Description: Group portrait of Barnard Hall U.W. female students posing in front of dormitories at 934 University Avenue.
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West High School Play Cast

Date: 11 19 1931
Description: Group portrait of the play cast posing on the front steps of the school.
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East High School 11A Class

Date: 03 05 1930
Description: East High School 11A class home rooms 134A and 134B.
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East High School Boys Glee Club

Date: 03 06 1930
Description: East High School Boys Glee Club. A woman is standing in the center of the front row.
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East High School 11B Class

Date: 03 05 1930
Description: East High School 11B class home rooms 134C and 230.

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