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Learning to Select Good Horses

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of a Native American man holding the lead of a horse as it is evaluated by another man, possibly Joseph Wojta, who is wearing a hat and long ...
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Police and News Stations Vehicles at the Democratic Presidential Debates

Date: 02 11 2016
Description: Two police officers are sitting in a police car near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union, which is hosting the Democratic presidential debate. Seve...
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The President's Tree

Date: 1982
Description: A large, spreading bur oak standing in a snowy landscape along a sidewalk on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Van Hise Hall is on the right. The...
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The Goff Larch

Date: 1982
Description: This European Larch with two trunks was planted on the lawn of the Agricultural Dean's House on Babcock Drive on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus...
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Autumn Purple White Ash

Date: 1980
Description: A mature white ash (Fraxinus americana) standing on a snow covered slope on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Van Hise hall is on the left...
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Below Zero at Memorial Union Terrace

Date: 02 14 2015
Description: View of snow-covered Memorial Union Terrace, with large, dark-colored outdoor pots, and silver metal flagpoles spaced along the railing overlooking Lake Me...
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Limnology Center Overlooking Lake Mendota

Date: 02 14 2015
Description: View of a corner of the Limnology Center on the shoreline of Lake Mendota. The building overhang is shading a walkway along the shore. A memorial stone and...
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Heating Plant on a Cold Day

Date: 02 22 2015
Description: View of Charter Street Heating and Cooling Plant from North Mills Street. White smoke is billowing out of the stacks against a clear, blue sky. The streets...
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Snowy Camp Randall

Date: 12 01 1954
Description: View of the Camp Randall seating after a snowfall.
Postcard

Winter Scene — Lake Mendota

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Description: View of ice and snow-covered trees and frozen Lake Mendota. Bascom Hall is on a hill on the horizon. Caption reads: "Winter Scene — Lake Mendota, Mad...
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Statue of Liberty in Lake Mendota

Date: 02 1979
Description: View of the forehead and torch of a replica of the Statue of Liberty installed by the Pail and Shovel Party on the snow-covered ice of Lake Mendota. Text o...
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Langdon Street, Looking Toward Science Hall

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Description: View down Langdon Street in winter. Heavy ice and snow is covering the trees and the ground. Science Hall, obscured by tree branches, is at the end of the ...
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Camp Madison, 2670th Company

Date: 1935
Description: View of several cabins in winter. A path has been cut through snow to the camp. This is Camp Madison, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp located at...
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New U.W. Heating Plant

Date: 02 18 1959
Description: Exterior of the recently completed University of Wisconsin heating plant on Charter Street.
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University of Wisconsin Chemistry Building

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Description: View across street towards the U.W. Chemistry Building. Automobiles are parked on the other side of the street, and snow is on the ground.
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Skiing on the University of Wisconsin Campus

Date: 1948
Description: A man cross country skies on the snow covered University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. In the background are a building and tall pine trees.
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Winter Scene

Date: 1945
Description: Caption from calendar reads: "Evergreens and drifted snow form a Christmas picture on the University campus."
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Picnic Point

Date: 1964
Description: A series of square wooden steps are covered with fresh snow at Picnic Point, Lakeshore Nature Preserve on Lake Mendota. Snow covered trees line the right s...

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