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Circus Wagon in Parade

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Description: Slightly elevated view over sidewalk towards eight horses drawing a circus wagon in parade. The parade is coming from the circus ground at the white pine g...
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Circus Wagon in Parade

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Description: Slightly elevated view of men driving a circus calliope for a parade in town. A calliope is a musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam throu...
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Irwin Silber

Date: 04 1975
Description: "Irwin Silber, an editor of the 'Guardian'," a radical weekly newspaper, speaking to an anti-war rally in a square near a large sculpture.
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Alfalfa Demonstration by Agricultural Extension

Date: 1913
Description: Professor Perry G. Holden demonstrates the benefits of growing alfalfa to a group of men, women, and children standing in a crossroads in a commercial area...
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Run on the First National Bank

Date: 04 1905
Description: Elevated view of street scene of a run on the First National Bank. The sidewalk is crowded with people, spilling into the street. A horse-drawn buggy is dr...
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Ringling Brothers Circus

Date: 08 17 1892
Description: Elevated view of crowd gathered at the intersection of First and Main Streets to watch a calliope and chariot riders in a circus parade, probably the Ringl...
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Ringling Brothers Circus

Date: 08 17 1892
Description: Elevated view of a crowd gathered at the intersection of First and Main Streets to watch a bell wagon pass in a circus parade, probably the Ringling Brothe...
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Ringling Brothers Circus

Date: 08 17 1892
Description: Elevated view of crowd gathered to watch elephants parade down Main Street. Probably the Ringling Brothers Circus.
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Truck Towing Motorcycle Daredevil Themed Parade Float

Date: 11 25 1976
Description: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Macy's storefront can be seen in the background. A white and brown International Harvester Scout 4x4 is pulling a float...
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Ringling Brothers Elephants

Date: 08 17 1892
Description: Elevated view of large crowd of people watching elephants from the Ringling Brothers Circus turning the corner of First and Main Streets.
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John Blaine Campaigning

Date: 06 24 1922
Description: Slightly elevated view towards a crowd of men gathered in front of a dentist building. John J. Blaine, Wisconsin's 24th governor stands speaking near the e...
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Act 10 Protest

Date: 03 12 2011
Description: Elevated view of a large crowd gathered on the Capitol Square to protest the passage of the Act 10 bill and greet the return of the 14 Senate Democrats who...
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George Wallace Protest

Date: 03 18 1964
Description: A large group of people, many carrying signs opposing George Wallace, gather in downtown Oshkosh near a Wallace rally. Some of the signs read: "You'll wond...

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