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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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Walking in the Rain

Date: 1957
Description: A woman in business attire walking with an open umbrella on a rainy day in downtown Milwaukee. To her left is the Civil War monument, "The Victorious Charg...
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Crossing Guard Helping Student

Date: 09 1956
Description: A crossing guard helps a young student to cross the street at a cross walk at Abert and Green Bay streets in Milwaukee. Two cars (one a Chevrolet), have en...
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Woman in Feathered Hat

Date: 1915
Description: A woman wearing a large feathered hat is standing and looking down at her shoe which she has rested on a step. She is wearing a split skirt.
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Two Women in Cab of International Model G Truck

Date: 1918
Description: Two women sitting in the cab of an International model "G" truck parked next to a curb. The bed of the truck holds baskets, and a shovel. Written on the si...
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"Milwaukee Journal" Tour Group

Date: 12 08 1931
Description: Slightly elevated view of a group of Oconomowoc High School students on a tour at the "Milwaukee Journal." They are viewing the newspaper's presses in oper...
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Family Style Christmas Dinner

Date: 12 22 1960
Description: Group portrait of several people sitting or standing around a table with a meal displayed on it. All the women, and one man, are folding their hands as if ...
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Alfred Lawson and Group of Men and Women

Date: 1919
Description: Outdoor group portrait of Alfred Lawson posing with large group of women, and a few men. They are standing in front of what appears to be the Lawson Airpla...
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Hillside Block Unit — Midget Unit Christmas Party

Date: 1957
Description: A group of smiling children posing with three adults. They are standing behind a table covered with baked goods, and Christmas decorations are on the wall ...
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Christmas Party, Home Nursing Neighbors

Date: 1957
Description: Several women and children are standing and posing, with a Christmas tree behind them, and tables in front of them that have gifts on them. Caption reads: ...
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Marquette University Students in March

Date: 03 01 1956
Description: Two women are posing on the steps outside a building. Both have open books on their laps. Caption reads: "The month of March began on a good note Thursday ...
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Confirmation Day

Date: 1920
Description: Edward John Brumder, third from left with boutonniere, and his sister, Henrietta Thekla "Pussy" Brumder, wearing a short white dress, posing with other fam...
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Henriette Brumder Birthday Celebration

Date: 04 02 1921
Description: Henriette Brandhorst Brumder, sitting in the center holding two of her infant grandchildren, posing with family members for a portrait on her 80th birthday...
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Popular Footwear of Women

Date: 05 09 1956
Description: A man is holding a shoe for a woman to look at. She is resting her left foot on a shoe fitting bench. Another man is sitting nearby looking at her. They ar...
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Reunion Luncheon in Milwaukee

Date: 1902
Description: A portrait of a group of women outside on the porch, with a brick wall in the background. They are attending a reunion luncheon in Milwaukee. Lucy Rumsey H...
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Sunday on the Porch

Date: 1923
Description: Clifford Frederick Messinger is sitting on a swinging bed with his wife, Gertrude Merker Messinger. He is holding the comics section of a newspaper; Gertru...
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Brumder Family Christmas 1948

Date: 12 1948
Description: Margaret Bouer (Mrs. Herbert P.) Brumder, holding a cigarette, far left, is posing standing with family members in the living room of her home at 2030 East...
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Margaret and Children

Date: 1921
Description: Margaret Bouer (Mrs. Herbert P.) Brumder posing outside the family house at 2030 East Lafayette Place with her two older children, Barbara, left, and Herbe...
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Young Fairgoers

Date: 08 19 1956
Description: Two young women are standing in a building with their luggage at their feet. There are several women are in the background near a First Aid sign. Caption r...

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