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Office Work

Date: 1950
Description: Women office workers file and take phone calls in a busy shared work space.
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William J. Danielson at His Desk

Date: 01 12 1932
Description: William J. Danielson, manager of the Theronoid Company, sitting at his desk. The company was located in Room 707-708, State Bank of Wisconsin, 1 West Main ...
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Telegraph Operator

Date: 09 27 1956
Description: Miss Nellie Millane sits at the telegraph key at Western Union Telegraph Co. where she worked as a Morse Code operator for 49 years.
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Working the Linotype

Date: 1950
Description: A woman types text into a linotype machine.
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Quick Set

Date: 04 26 1954
Description: Intern holds letter set and watches Linotype operator at "Mid-County Times" newspaper room.
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Student using Typewriter

Date: 01 17 1955
Description: Richard Jefferson completing his PhD thesis on a rented typewriter in the Memorial Library, University of Wisconsin.
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Editor Marshall F. Browne

Date: 08 04 1944
Description: Marshall F. Browne at his typewriter. He was editor and publisher of the "East Side News" and several other publications.
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Ona Sanford

Date: 12 20 1944
Description: Secretary Ona Sanford in her office. Ona handles all of the correspondence for Wittwer and Webster, Inc., insurance agency.
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Myles Horton with Typewriter

Date: 1934
Description: Myles Horton sitting, shirtless, typing on a typewriter on his lap while sitting outdoors.
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University of Wisconsin YWCA

Date: 11 13 1950
Description: Two members of the University of Wisconsin YWCA prepare for the National Assembly of the Student Christian Association Movement to be held in Miami, Florid...
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Doris Turner, Secretary

Date: 10 03 1951
Description: Doris Turner of 929 East Johnson Street sits at a desk while typing. She is the private secretary for Thomas E. Coleman and Joseph A. Coleman, president an...
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Bob Allen in Wisconsin National Guard Uniform

Date: 1922
Description: Journalist Robert S. Allen, center, in military uniform, poses with the staff of the "Wisconsin State Journal". A graduate of the Wisconsin Journalism Scho...
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One-Handed Typewriter

Date: 1946
Description: Colonel Robert S. Allen, a well-known journalist before World War II, lost his arm while on active duty in Europe. He is seated here with Dr Anton Dvorak, ...
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Typewriters Waiting to be Repaired

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Description: A table top is filled with typewriters at the U.S. Naval Training School (Radio). Two signs identify which need repair, and which have been repaired. In th...
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National Business Women's Week

Date: 10 06 1953
Description: Elizabeth Stemp (right), owner of the Stemp Typewriter Company, shows a typewriter to customer Mildred Subey, associated with the Herfurth Insurance Agenc...
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Bill Duren, Journalist

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Description: William C. Duren of Chippewa Falls, a journalist who worked for "Stars and Stripes" and the "Chippewa Herald Telegram," as well as launching Cygnet Films, ...
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Orchard Ridge Community Club

Date: 01 05 1954
Description: Officers of the Orchard Ridge Community Club working on the club's local newspaper. President James Motl, standing, submits an item to Glenn Lyans, vice-pr...
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Evelyn Tranmel

Date: 01 12 1954
Description: Portrait of Evelyn Tranmel, secretary for Governor Walter J. Kohler.
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Associated Press Office

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Description: The London office of the Associated Press, with Alvin Steinkopf working at his typewriter, center rear.
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Employees with Disabilities

Date: 03 22 1954
Description: Mary Ann O'Loughlen sits at her desk in the State Office building where she is employed as a typist by the Traveling Library Department, Free Library Commi...

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