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Man Writing a Medical Prescription

Date: 01 14 1941
Description: Close-up of a man writing a medical prescription for digitalis on a pad labeled: "John J. Doe, M.D. Brovira, Wis."
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Walt Kelly & Pogo on Book Tour

Date: 09 26 1952
Description: Walt Kelly, famous cartoonist, holds up two versions of his Pogo character to a Pogo impersonator.
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Walt Kelly on Book Tour

Date: 09 26 1952
Description: Cartoonist Walt Kelly talks with two men at the Sertoma Club luncheon.
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Henry J. McCormick

Date: 06 1944
Description: Portrait of Henry J. "Hank" McCormick, sports editor of the Wisconsin State Journal.
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A.A. Lattimer

Date: 08 11 1944
Description: A.A.L., also known as Alva A. Lattimer, columnist and poet whose poems have appeared on the editorial page of the Wisconsin State Journal, working a...
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Essay Contest Winners

Date: 12 12 1949
Description: The winners of the Madison Civic Music Association essay contest for high school students pose for a portrait. Left to right: Francis Axley, 3515 Sunset ...
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American Legion Essay Winners

Date: 04 05 1950
Description: Group portrait of the winners of the American Legion Essay Contest, a school official, and officers of the American Legion Auxiliary. Seated, left to right...
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William F. Allen and Son, Will

Date: 1889
Description: Professor William F. Allen seated and writing at a desk in the study of his home at 228 Langdon St. His son Will is seated in a chair and reading. A large ...
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Henry Fauerbach and Friends

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Description: View down slope towards several men posing at the shoreline while taking part in a lakeside gathering. Many of them are sitting on the grass or on boats dr...
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The "Progressive Magazine" Cover Design

Date: 12 02 1962
Description: The cover design of the December issue of "The Progressive." It features a vivid yellow background, a black and white photographic collage, and the article...
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Zona Gale Breese

Date: 1929
Description: Zona Gale Breese (1874-1938) posing outdoors for a full-length portrait in doctoral academic cap and gown on the occasion of receiving an honorary Doctor o...
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South Side Men's Club Meeting

Date: 09 22 1953
Description: Glenn Mason is watching as Jerome Hoffman makes a written announcement that Wilbur Zwitter (center) has been re-elected president of the South Side Men's C...
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Father-Son Banquet at University Methodist Church

Date: 12 02 1953
Description: J. Frank Wilkinson signs autographs for Tom Novick and three boys at the annual father-son banquet at University Methodist Church.
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Oscar Mayer Stockyard Employees

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Description: Male stock yard farmers wearing overall bibs, hats, and buttons are standing and sitting around inside a large room. On the left, a man dressed in a button...
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Milton S. Mayer

Date: 03 10 1954
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Milton S. Mayer (1908-1986), journalist with a column in the Progressive Magazine.
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Oscar Mayer Stockyard Employees

Date: 
Description: Male stock yard farmers wearing overall bibs, hats, and buttons are standing and sitting around inside a large room. On the left, a man dressed in a button...
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National Sales Executive Club Essay Contest

Date: 04 16 1957
Description: Anne Kleiner and John Triggs were awarded top prizes in the local National Sales Executive Club's essay contest. Shown at the award ceremony are (left to r...
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We Saw You . . . at Correspondents' Conference

Date: 05 11 1957
Description: Annual Wisconsin State Journal correspondents' conference held at the Nob Hill Supper Club. Shown are (left to right): John R. Prindle, assistant state edi...
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We Saw You . . . at Correspondents' Conference

Date: 05 11 1957
Description: Annual Wisconsin State Journal correspondents' conference held at the Nob Hill Supper Club. Shown are some of the long-time area correspondents. Seated lef...
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We Saw You . . . at Correspondents' Conference

Date: 05 11 1957
Description: Annual Wisconsin State Journal correspondents' conference held at the Nob Hill Supper Club. Shown attending the gathering are (left to right): Mrs. John Ge...

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