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Anthony Comstock

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Description: Anthony Comstock in his New York office.
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Graphic Artist in Office with Drawings

Date: 1920
Description: International Harvester advertising artist sitting at his desk in a studio office with a wistful look on his face. Graphics from Deering brand advertisemen...
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Frederick Jackson Turner

Date: 1892
Description: Frederick Jackson Turner in office in Historical Society quarters in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Man Standing in front of Doors

Date: 1915
Description: Portrait of an older man in a pin-striped suit and holding a cane standing outside of two doors marked 606 and 600. The man is likely an employee of Intern...
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Man Standing Near Factory Door

Date: 1916
Description: Portrait of a man standing in office clothes just outside a factory door. The man was an employee of International Harvester, likely in Chicago.
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Dr. Edward A. Bass in his Platt House Office

Date: 1900
Description: Self-portrait of Dr. Edward A. Bass sitting in his Pratt house office.
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Dr. August Sauthoff

Date: 12 18 1947
Description: Dr. August Sauthoff, clinical director and assistant superintendent of Mendota State Hospital, retired January 31, 1948 at the age of 72.(Mendota Mental He...
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Portrait of George Hall

Date: 04 07 1948
Description: Portrait of newly elected Madison Councilman George Hall sitting at a desk.
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Portrait of Charles Bensen

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Description: Bensen was the head of the Milwaukee Press Club. Pose was supposed to be an imitation of someone's "look" who was a newsman.
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Portrait of E.E. Manuel

Date: 1930
Description: Portrait of E.E. Manuel, Superintendent of the Winnebago County Asylum. Manuel is seated at a desk with his head in profile while looking out the window. H...
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E.E. Manuel Working at His Desk

Date: 1930
Description: Portrait of E.E. Manuel, Superintendent of the Winnebago County Asylum sitting at his desk with a ledger in front of him. In the background is a typewriter...
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Algie M. Simons

Date: 1907
Description: Algie M. Simons, photographed in his office at the "Chicago Daily Socialist."
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Obama and Obey

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Description: Congressman David R. Obey and President Barack Obama in the Oval Office in the White House. The photograph is autographed for Obey: "Congratulations for 40...
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"Mayville News" Anniversary

Date: 07 1998
Description: "Andrew and Laura Johnson celebrate their 10th anniversary as owners of the 'Mayville News'."
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Lieutenant Colonel P.S. Morris

Date: 1918
Description: Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel P.S. Morris, the commanding officer of the 310th United States Army Engineer Corps, in uniform and sitting at his desk.
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Lieutenant Colonel Stokes

Date: 1918
Description: Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Stokes, the commanding officer of the Corps of Royal Engineers, in uniform and sitting at his desk.
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Captain B.D. Gutherie

Date: 1918
Description: Seated portrait of Captain B.D. Gutherie, the supply officer for the 1st Battalion, 310th United States Engineer Corps. He is wearing his uniform and is si...
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Lieutenant Gray

Date: 1918
Description: Seated portrait of Lieutenant Gray from Company C of the 310th United States Engineer Corps, in uniform posed at a desk.
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Personality in the News

Date: 09 07 1959
Description: Marine Corps reserve unit adviser, Major E.G. Usher, is shown at his desk. Usher was in the news because he advised a change from a separate effort to help...
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Portrait of Captain Boyd

Date: 1895
Description: Informal portrait of “Captain Boyd” seated in what appears to be an office.

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