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Locomotive No. 539

Date: 1882
Description: View across railroad tracks of two men posing near the right side of locomotive no. 539 on another set of railroad tracks. The locomotive was built by the ...
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Governor Kohler on Inauguration Day

Date: 01 01 1951
Description: Newly inaugurated Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. sits at his desk in the Governor's office. Behind him are several bouquets of flowers and a Wisconsin flag...
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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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International Harvester Pilot William R. Dotter

Date: 1948
Description: Pilot William R. Dotter and Co-Pilot Walter Daiber standing next to the "Harold F. McCormick", an International Harvester corporate airplane.
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Colonel Haskell Receiving Millionth Shell

Date: 06 1953
Description: Col. Robert K. Haskell (left) receiving the one millionth shell manufactured by the Malleable Iron Range Co. of Beaver Dam in a ceremony at the manufacturi...
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Captain William Hogbin

Date: 1915
Description: Captain William Hogbin stands on the steps of his tailor shop at 414 West Gilman Street. Captain Hogbin was born in England and trained as a tailor there. ...
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Ben Bergor Billboard

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Description: Madison magician Ben Bergor standing in front of the Leota Theatre. Bergor was born Ben Goldenberger, and first performed in vaudeville as Bennie Golden Be...
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William R. Odell Sitting at Desk

Date: 1955
Description: Portrait of William Rice Odell sitting at his desk. A curtain on a window in the background bears the International Harvester Company logo. Odell graduated...
Document

Schlitz Park Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Schlitz Park Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with halftone views of the park gateway and a two-story open-air pavilion with an overlook,...
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National Sales Executives of Madison Party

Date: 01 12 1957
Description: Chairmen of the party Warren and Louise Kreunen admire a full sized snowman decoration at the National Sales Executives of Madison party.
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Ron Kind

Date: 04 2011
Description: Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind standing at the entrance of his Washington office.
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Theresa State Bank

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Description: A Theresa State Bank employee stands in front of the bank's sign.
Historical Object

Wisconsin Thematic Panel 750-757

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Description: Some towering hand-made genius had fighting words to sell
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The Photographer Accepts His Award

Date: 1985
Description: Jim Widmer accepts an award for his service to the athletic program at Lomira High School.
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Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 1968
Description: Portrait of Wilbur J. Cohen sitting at his desk as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Social Security Administration was his responsibility.
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John Byrnes

Date: 1967
Description: A casual portrait of John W. Byrnes seated at a desk, with a "Member Of Congress" plaque on the wall behind him.
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David Obey and Scott Lilly

Date: 1994
Description: Congressman and Chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee David Obey and Scott Lilly stand on either side of the double doors leading into the offi...
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Dexter Curtis Trunks and Valises

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Description: View from street of two men standing just inside the open doorway of the storefront. Trunks are displayed on pallets set up on the wooden sidewalk. Dexter ...
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Newton Minow and Bill Henry

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Description: Newton Minow and Bill Henry stand together in front of an American Flag and a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plaque.
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Vel Phillips and Gerda Ruecktenwald

Date: 05 09 1992
Description: Vel Phillips posing with photographer Gerda Ruecktenwald. Vel is wearing a light blue suit, a flower shaped brooch, and a button pin that reads: "Hate" wit...

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