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Louisiana Baptist Orphanage

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Description: A view from across the dirt path of Louisiana Baptist Orphanage, constructed in 1903. A fence surrounds the building which has tall windows.
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Iowa Odd Fellows Orphans' Home

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Description: A composite photograph showing two images of Iowa Odd Fellows Orphans' Home. The upper right photograph is a view of the children and adults at the dining ...
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Happy Birthday Medicare

Date: 07 29 1995
Description: At a celebration for the 30th anniversary of Medicare, Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey and guests blow out the candles on a cake.
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Dane County Asylum near Verona

Date: 1911
Description: View across dirt road of the asylum and grounds. A large three-story building is spread out over several acres. Stairs are leading up to entrances on the s...
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Jonathan Bowman Home for Women

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Description: Exterior view from street of a house in a residential neighborhood. A carport or porte-cochere is on the left of the front porch. Two women stand in the ya...
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Wilbur J. Cohen at the Signing of the Older Americans Act

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Description: Wilbur J. Cohen receiving a pen from President Lyndon Johnson at the White House on the signing of the Older Americans Act. This act was established under ...
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Chicago Child Care Society

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Description: Chicago Child Care Society designed by the architectural firm Keck and Keck as Project #617 in 1963. This building was three stories built on stilts. The C...
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C.L. Shearer

Date: 10 16 1967
Description: View across sidewalk towards a man sitting on a bench outside a storefront with a screen door that has a sign on it for Purity Bread. An American flag is h...
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One of Madison's Prominent Ladies

Date: 05 07 1957
Description: Ida Kittleson in her Spaight Street home. She has been active in several organizations, including the Humane Society, Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Kiddie...

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