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Noel's Bait and Sport Shop

Date: 06 08 1959
Description: Exterior view of Noel's Bait and Sport Shop with cars parked in the lot in front of the building. Fishing nets can be seen on display in the window. The bu...
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Frank Percy & Co. Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of Frank Percey & Company, dealers in "Guns, Ammunition, Hardware, Base Ball Goods, Pocket Cutlery, Fishing Tackle, Raw Fur, &c." in Oshkosh, Wi...
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Herold Team of the Milwaukee Turners

Date: 09 21 1886
Description: Twenty-seven young men and George Brosius posing outdoors with sporting equipment. The young men are dressed in short sleeved shirts and pants (possibly an...
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Economic Promotion

Date: 05 1973
Description: As part of a national economic development program for northern Wisconsin, former baseball star Ted Williams, then a representative of a fishing tackle com...
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Appleton Gymnasts

Date: 1892
Description: Adult men, dressed in uniforms, posing in front of a painted backdrop with sporting equipment indoors at the Appleton Turners Festival. Their teacher stand...
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Sure Strike Corporation Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Sure Strike Corporation of Milwaukee, manufacturers of ABC Regulation bowling lanes, and bowling and billiard equipment, with an ABC Regu...
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View of the 200 Block of State Street

Date: 1941
Description: Elevated view of the south side 200 block of State Street. A large sign announces the coming of a new Montgomery Ward's store on the site. Stores shown inc...
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Young Aldo Leopold

Date: 1899
Description: A young Aldo Leopold posing proudly with his bamboo fishing pole, stringer of perch and a dog. The family was on vacation in the Cheneaux Islands, near Mac...
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War Correspondent's Gag Photo

Date: 1944
Description: Four war correspondents pose for a gag photo. Identified (left to right) Frank Morris, Collier's Magazine; Harold Smith, Chicago Tribune; Ray...
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Outdoor Family Portrait

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Description: An outdoor family portrait with a golf theme. Several members are sitting on a bench and the lawn, with a large house in the background. There are two dogs...
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Country Club Ladies Performing

Date: 1962
Description: Lady members of the Brynwood Country Club performing a musical skit at the club's opening luncheon. They are concluding a historical “fashion” show, wearin...
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Two Young Women in Tennis Costumes

Date: 1890
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted background of two young women dressed in long, striped tennis costumes and matching striped caps. They each hold a te...
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Little League Victory

Date: 07 1983
Description: Theresa pitcher Brian Weber leads his team to a 21-2 victory over Mayville.
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Joel McCrea and Laraine Day

Date: 1940
Description: Publicity photo of Joel McCrea and Laraine Day for the film "Foreign Correspondent." McCrea wears a suit and sits with his arms around his legs. Day wears ...
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Cross Plains American Legion Basketball Team

Date: 1926
Description: Studio portrait of the Cross Plains American Legion basketball team, coaches and assistants in front of a painted backdrop. The players wear uniforms, the ...
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019 - Interior of "Living Cabin" IV

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Description: Interior view of several campers posing inside one of the "living cabins." One of the girls is sweeping the cabin floor. Original caption notes: "Note spac...
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Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Pamela Henken and Bambi Henken pose in their matching clothing, one carrying a tennis racket and one carrying a fishing pole, during the Maple Bluff Fourth...
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La Crosse Loggers’ Baseballs

Date: 04 10 2014
Description: La Crosse Loggers’ baseballs display, DMI Trend Showcase.
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Parade at Midwest Shrine Convention

Date: 09 07 1956
Description: A Southern Wisconsin Shrine Club fire engine float at the Midwest Shrine parade is moving along the first block of West Main Street. The Wisconsin-Felton S...
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Ridgeway Lumber Store

Date: 1948
Description: Interior of the Ridgeway Lumber Store before the opening on May 15, 1948. Owned by Elmer and Willard Droster, and G. Wichman.

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