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Sparky's Funeral

Date: 12 06 1944
Description: Large group of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio) trainees, at the Van Hise dormitories, standing at the grave site of Sparky, with one man playing taps. ...
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Paul Bunyan Effigy

Date: 11 05 1935
Description: A Paul Bunyan figure used to celebrate University of Wisconsin Homecoming, was placed on the lawn in front of Bascom Hall. Two athletes are standing beside...
Map or Atlas

University of Wisconsin Historical Decorative Map

Date: 1949
Description: Color bird's-eye map of the University of Wisconsin-Madison as it was midcentury, with two co-eds, several photographs of campus landmarks around edges, an...
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Bucky Badger

Date: 12 24 1952
Description: Five foot animated Bucky Badger, sponsored by the Wisconsin Conservation Department to be sent to California for the Rose Bowl Tournament and Rose Parade. ...
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Old Abe Sculpture

Date: 09 26 1976
Description: A stone sculpture of the eagle Old Abe, mascot of the Civil War Eighth Wisconsin Infantry. The stylized sculpture of an eagle features "Old Abe" carved in ...
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Co-eds Lampooning "Beauty Spot" Fad

Date: 02 18 1948
Description: Three University of Wisconsin co-eds sporting "outsize" beauty spots lampooning a fad that is sweeping the country for a stye show sponsored by the Univers...
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George Holmes & Raccoon Mascot Regdab

Date: 11 06 1948
Description: Image of George Holmes, the University of Wisconsin student Homecoming Dance chairman and raccoon keeper, seated with a young raccoon named "Regdab" (badge...
Poster

Packers and Badgers Football Schedule

Date: 1971
Description: Sign board featuring the Green Bay Packers and University of Wisconsin-Madison Badgers 1971 Football schedules, produced by Miller Brewing Co., presumably ...
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Badger Fan

Date: 2007
Description: Female Badger fan with a temporary tattoo of Bucky Badger on her cheek. She is seen in profile at a University of Wisconsin-Madison football game.
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Wisconsin Symbols "Bucky Badger" and "Husky Musky"

Date: 12 24 1952
Description: Two Wisconsin symbols, the University of Wisconsin's "Bucky Badger" and the state's sports fishing logo, "Husky Musky," will be aboard the special train ca...
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Old Abe Steam Tractor

Date: 1912
Description: The Civil War eagle Old Abe became the trademark of the J.I. Case Company, manufacturers of steam tractors and other farm machinery. This tractor is at wor...
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Bucky Badger

Date: 2010
Description: Two young Wisconsin Badger fans pose with Bucky Badger mascot at Camp Randall Memorial Stadium.
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University of Wisconsin Homecoming Decorations 1964

Date: 10 30 1964
Description: Conover House and Elizabeth Waters Hall combined talents to design this Homecoming decoration. "Mother, please. I'd rather do it myself."
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University of Wisconsin Homecoming Decorations 1964

Date: 10 30 1964
Description: Here is how Susan Davis, Rust, Schreiner and Bayliss Co-ops depict the outcome of the Badger-Spartan football game in their Homecoming decorations. "Tricke...
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ABC-TV Dinner at Edgewater Hotel

Date: 10 09 1954
Description: Four men standing at a banquet table with a Bucky Badger ice sculpture as the centerpiece. One is holding one of the chrysanthemums that decorated the tabl...
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Milroc's Fine Food

Date: 11 18 1954
Description: Storefront entrance and display windows at night of storefront of Milroc's, located at 450 State Street. The neon sign reads: "Milroc's Adventure in Fine F...
Poster

Badger Backer Poster

Date: 1984
Description: Silk-screen print of University of Wisconsin-Madison mascot, Bucky Badger, in red ink on white paper. Bucky is running, and is wearing a striped sweater an...
Photograph

Annual University of Wisconsin Football Banquet

Date: 11 24 1954
Description: Special guests at the annual U.W. football banquet were five former Badger fullbacks. From left to right are: Jim Hammond, George Paykvan, Howie Weiss, Pat...
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Annual University of Wisconsin Football Banquet

Date: 11 24 1954
Description: Four honorees at the annual U.W. football banquet. Standing are Gary Messner (left), 1954 captain; and Wells Gray, captain-elect of the 1955 team. Seated a...
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Wisconsin State High School Basketball Tournament Fans

Date: 03 18 1955
Description: Middleton cheerleaders celebrate their team's victory over Shorewood at the Wisconsin State High School Basketball Tournament at the U.W. Field House. The ...

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