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McMahon Signs Autographs

Date: 07 25 1967
Description: Chicago White Sox pitcher, Don McMahon, signs autographs for fans before a game.
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On Strike

Date: 11 05 1962
Description: Lone picketer from Painters' Local 781 protests against workers not receiving union wages, hours, and benefits.
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Mowing the Lawn

Date: 05 28 1987
Description: A Parks Department employee pushes a mower up a steep hill to keep Buchner Park maintained.
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Anti-Nuclear Protest

Date: 02 25 1988
Description: A man hands out information while holding a sign reading "Stop All Nuclear Testing" in front of the Reuss Federal Building.
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Antique Cars on Display

Date: 08 18 1987
Description: At a Hartford antique show, a man looks over a well-maintained Model T Ford. In the background other people inspect more vintage automobiles.
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School Crossing Guard

Date: 09 10 1987
Description: A traffic crossing guard reading while she is waiting for a Grafton elementary school to dismiss its students for the day.
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Quiet Moment

Date: 05 14 1987
Description: A couple holds hands and reads together while sitting on a bench.
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Family Camping Trip

Date: 09 06 1988
Description: Family members gather around a campfire to enjoy biscuits and sausages cooked on the grill at Naga-Waukee Park.
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Doctor of Laffs

Date: 09 27 1930
Description: Man in a tophat, suit, and cape holding a doctor's bag. His hat reads: "Doctor of Laffs."
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Card Game

Date: 08 22 1963
Description: Group plays cards underneath the shady trees in Mitchell park.
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Prominent Menominee Men

Date: 1910
Description: A group of prominent Menominee: (from left to right) Wisanokwut, Wiuskasit, Thomas Hog, Kesoafomesao, Louise Amore (or Amour), and Judge Perrote. This pho...
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Fair Housing March

Date: 08 29 1966
Description: Father James Groppi leading a fair housing march.
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Man Mowing Park Grass with International Cub Tractor

Date: 07 16 1975
Description: Color photograph of a man mowing grass in a park with an International Cub tractor and attached mower.
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1978 International Scout SS II

Date: 1978
Description: Front cover of an advertising brochure for the 1978 International Scout SS II pickup. Features color photograph of a man driving down a sand dune.
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Road Work with Hough H-30 Front Loader

Date: 1950
Description: Man working on a residential street with a Hough H-30 front loader. The machine was manufactured by the Frank G. Hough Company.
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Commander Attilio Gatti in Africa

Date: 1939
Description: Commander Attilio Gatti poses in front of a Congolese village during his tenth expedition to Africa. The expedition was sponsored by International Harveste...
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TD-24 Crawler Tractor at Phoenix Proving Ground

Date: 1953
Description: Man on a TD-24 crawler tractor looks down over International Harvester's Phoenix Proving Ground. Opened in 1947, the proving ground was used by Internation...
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Truman Family at Key West

Date: 11 25 1951
Description: President and Mrs. Truman and Margaret Truman motoring from the Little White House to Truman Beach in Key West.
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Baby Huey on Stage with Drummer

Date: 04 24 1970
Description: Chicago R&B singer Baby Huey standing barefoot on stage wearing an open green shirt on top of coveralls. A conga player, possibly Plato Jones, is visible o...
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Baby Huey on Stage with Drums

Date: 04 24 1970
Description: Chicago R&B singer Baby Huey standing barefoot on stage wearing an open green shirt on top of coveralls. A drum set and cymbals are visible on the right si...

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