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Two University of Wisconsin Hoofers' Equestriennes

Date: 04 19 1948
Description: Two University of Wisconsin Hoofers' Club members who will ride in the annual horse show are shown sitting on a fence holding the reins of their horses. Pi...
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Tonyawatha Spring Hotel Grounds

Date: 1889
Description: From a map published by Angell and Hastreither, the drawing depicts the Tonyawatha Spring Hotel grounds on Lake Monona. The hotel, located in Blooming Grov...
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Crawford County Historical Pageant

Date: 05 08 1948
Description: Crawford County Historical pageant participants depict various early citizens. Back row: Russell Kieser, card sharper; Ray Burgess, Irishman; Lawrence Geis...
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Villa Louis Tea

Date: 05 21 1948
Description: Strolling in the garden, Gwendolyn Druyfor and Shirley Adams, are dressed in costumes and carrying a parasol.
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High School Students Centennial Play

Date: 05 26 1948
Description: High school students who took part in the Centennial play, "The Thirtieth Star," at West High school recently are: in front, Gene Coffman; in the second ro...
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State Eagles Convention Parade

Date: 06 26 1948
Description: Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce float (horse-drawn, covered wagon) in the Eagles annual parade, on East Mifflin Street. Manchester's store, at the corner ...
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Wisconsin Central Airlines Dedication

Date: 08 03 1948
Description: Margaret McGuire, Alice in Dairyland, at left, christens the "Northliner Alice in Dairyland" with a bottle of milk at the Madison municipal airport, with N...
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Protestant Home for the Aged

Date: 1911
Description: Four-story extended building. A woman with an umbrella is near the left entrance, and a man is walking across the raised lawn near the center right. Captio...
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Methodist Hospital Sun Roof

Date: 1930
Description: Sunroof of the Methodist Hospital, showing patients, nurses, and a view of Lake Monona in the background.
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Crowd on Street Corner

Date: 1912
Description: A large crowd of women, children, and men standing on sidewalk and curb. They are probably waiting for the trolley. Many of the people are carrying package...
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Barron County Fair Grounds

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Description: Crowd at fairground, with people watching from horse-drawn vehicles in the foreground, more spectators in the grandstands with umbrellas in the background.
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Monona Bay Bathers

Date: 1918
Description: People swimming and diving in Monona Bay near the Brittingham Park bath house. The railroad causeway is in the background.
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Crowd around Fountain

Date: 1898
Description: Crowd around fountain at Wisconsin State Capitol for a 50-year celebration. There are decorations hanging from the fountain, and flower arrangements are ar...
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Woman with Umbrella that Short-Circuited Power Line

Date: 11 17 1948
Description: Mrs. Marian M. (Mary) Hammang, secretary in the office of the University of Wisconsin buildings and grounds, posing with an umbrella that was blown by high...
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Crowd Standing on Curb

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Description: A crowd of spectators standing and sitting on a curb waiting for a parade.
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Crowd in Field

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Description: Elevated view of a large crowd of women, children, and men filling a field. A rope strung between trees creates a barrier in the foreground.
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Motorcyclist with Small Umbrella on Helmet

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Description: A man on his motorcycle in the street is posing with a small umbrella attached to his helmet. A watch also hangs from the front of his shirt.
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Rowboats on River

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Description: Three boats full of men and women row down a river. A steep shoreline is visible in the background.
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Wisconsin Telephone Company Employee's Picnic

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Description: Women posing for a group portrait at the Wisconsin Telephone Company Employees' Picnic. Women in the front row are holding open parasols in front of them, ...
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Large Group at Company Picnic

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Description: The Wisconsin Telephone Company Employees' Picnic (written on a large banner held up by the front line of people). People in the back of the crowd are hold...

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