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Awaiting the Arrival of Charles Lindbergh

Date: 1928
Description: View from stands of crowd gathered for the arrival of Charles Lindbergh and his famed airplane the "Spirit of St. Louis".
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Gaylord Nelson and Friends at Green Bay Packers Game

Date: 10 07 1962
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson attending a Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions football game. From left to right: senatorial candidate Gaylord Nelson, gubernatorial c...
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy at the Podium

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: A campaign speech by presidential candidate John F. Kennedy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House.
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Election Booths and Volunteers

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Description: Elevated view of a gymnasium that has been converted into a place where citizens can vote on election day.
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Dane County Fair

Date: 08 23 1930
Description: People in grandstand are overlooking the track from the right. There is a man standing in the center of the track making announcement over a public address...
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Governor at Baseball Game

Date: 09 15 1930
Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr., (with flower in his lapel), who was campaigning for re-election, took time out for a baseball game at Horlick Athletic Fiel...
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The Sauk County Fair

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view of crowds milling around attractions on a sunny day at the Sauk County Fair. Sideshows and concessions are on the left, and an oval dirt raci...
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Governor Kohler at the Fair

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Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., sits in the grandstand at the Wisconsin State Fair with two FFA presidents: Joanne Salom of Chilton and Joe Conlin of Colum...
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Kohler Speech at the Fair

Date: 08 1953
Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., speaks to a crowd in the grandstand at the Wisconsin State Fair. In the background, a photographer is taking his picture.
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Governor Heil Waves to the Crowd

Date: 08 20 1941
Description: While watching the finish of a horse race at the Wisconsin State Fair, Governor Julius Heil raises his arm to cheer. Seated beside him (left to right) are ...
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Governor Kohler at the Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 07 24 1952
Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., turns around in his seat at the state fair to shake hands with three Civil Air Patrol cadets.
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Governor Kohler at the Fair

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view of Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr., speaking to an audience in the grandstand at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Behind him in the infield, a...
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Two Mayors at the Fair

Date: 1941
Description: Mayor Carl Zeidler of Milwaukee and Mayor Leo J. Promen of Fond du Lac at the Wisconsin State Fair. Zeidler is sipping Coca-Cola from a bottle and Promen i...
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Governor Goodland at the Fair

Date: 1944
Description: Looking every bit his age (82), Governor Walter S. Goodland arrives at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Throwing the First Ball

Date: 04 11 1961
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson throwing the first ball of the season at County Stadium.
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University of Wisconsin Football Game

Date: 11 01 1947
Description: UW football player Clarence Self, #18, scoring a touchdown in University of Wisconsin vs. Northwestern game.
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University of Wisconsin Football Game

Date: 10 01 1947
Description: University of Wisconsin football player Clarence Self, #18, carrying the ball during the UW vs. Northwestern football game.
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University of Wisconsin Football Game

Date: 10 01 1947
Description: University of Wisconsin football player Tom Bennett #81 jumping for a pass along with Northwestern player Richie Graham #30, at the UW vs. Northwestern gam...
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Wisconsin vs. Iowa Football Game

Date: 11 08 1947
Description: University of Wisconsin Homecoming football game at Camp Randall. Wisconsin's Gene Evans (46) is racing in to stop a reception by Iowa player, Harold Schoe...
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Wisconsin vs. Iowa Football Game

Date: 11 08 1947
Description: University of Wisconsin football game at Camp Randall. Badger Halfback Clarence Self (18) steps away from Iowa's Quarterback, John Estes (67).

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