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Photograph

Fisherman Unloading Gear from International Scout II Pickup

Date: 1976
Description: Color advertising photograph of a fisherman unloading gear from the rear of an International Scout II XL pickup near a mountain lake.
Photograph

Fisherman Posing with International Scout Pickup

Date: 1961
Description: Advertising photograph of a fisherman posing with fish in hand on a beach in front of an International Scout pickup.
Photograph

Felton Gun Store

Date: 04 29 1932
Description: Interior of Felton Gun Store, located at 120 E. Washington Avenue, with elk, deer, and mountain goat heads mounted on the wall among the firearms and hunti...
Photograph

International Scout II Truck on Fishing Trip

Date: 1977
Description: Color advertising photograph of a man and woman with their fishing gear in front of their Scout II truck on the shore waving to a man in a boat.
Photograph

Fishing Pole Carrier for Automobiles

Date: 03 24 1947
Description: Prototype of "Sure Grip" fishing pole holder for carrying fishing poles on the top or sides of a car. Shows device with an advertising card attached that i...
Print

International Truck Advertising Proof

Date: 08 1953
Description: Advertising proof created by Young and Rubicam for the International Harvester Company. Features an illustration of a swordfish being reeled in by men on a...
Print

Coolidge in Wisconsin

Date: 1928
Description: "Keep Cool with Coolidge in Wisconsin This Summer." A stamp presumably issued by the Outdoor Club of Wisconsin, to promote tourism in northern Wisconsin. I...
Photograph

Fishing Tackle and Fishing Rod Rack

Date: 10 30 1946
Description: Fishing tackle box and fishing rod rack located on a closet shelf, taken for R.L. Kulzick Advertising Company, 409 East Washington Avenue.
Photograph

Flambeau Float Advertisement

Date: 02 04 1947
Description: Advertisement for Flambeau Float, 20th Century Manufacturing Company, 123 South Blair Street, taken for Kulzich Advertising Company. The advertising pictur...
Print

Wisconsin : Home of the Muskie

Date: 
Description: Wisconsin promotional decal with a drawing of a hooked muskellunge leaping out of the water.
Print

America's Dairyland

Date: 
Description: Wisconsin promotional decal with a map of the state, with many cities marked and drawings of some Wisconsin icons: cheese, cows, deer, beer, Wisconsin Dell...
Photograph

Alvina Niebuhr / Northern Pike Spawning Campaign

Date: 07 17 1953
Description: Mrs. Alvina Niebuhr is shown holding the "winning" contribution can in the campaign to finance the purchase of a northern pike spawning and rearing area in...
Photograph

Waiting for Bass Run

Date: 1936
Description: Elevated view of people in a park along the shoreline waiting for the White Bass run.
Photograph

Economic Promotion

Date: 05 1973
Description: As part of a national economic development program for northern Wisconsin, former baseball star Ted Williams, then a representative of a fishing tackle com...
Book or Pamphlet

Massey-Harris Company Catalog Cover

Date: 1895
Description: Front cover featuring a color illustration of two boys with fishing poles. One byu is wearing a hat and the other boy is holding a hat. In the background m...
Book or Pamphlet

Milwaukee Harvester Co. Catalog Front and Back Cover

Date: 1885
Description: The front cover features a color illustration of a man and woman relaxing near a lake or river. The woman is sitting on a chair under an umbrella painting ...
Map or Atlas

The Farm Kitchen, at Junction of Highways 123 and 159 - 3 Miles from Baraboo, Wis.

Date: 1940
Description: This pictorial map shows points of interest, recreation activities, and highways in the vicinity of the restaurant and covers the Wisconsin River Valley be...
Map or Atlas

St. Germain - Heart of Vilas County Vacationland

Date: 1975
Description: This map shows nature trails, public attractions, public hunting and fishing grounds, dams, waysides, lakes, highways, and roads. The upper right corner in...
Map or Atlas

Long Lake Area : Walleye Capital of Wisconsin

Date: 1991
Description: This map shows public access, fish crib locations, resorts, and other local businesses as well as advertisements for local attractions and a resort index. ...
Map or Atlas

The Great North Woods Tourist and Fishing District of Wisconsin

Date: 1922
Description: This map shows in red the NorthWestern Railway Line routes running from Chicago, Illinois to northern Wisconsin. The map includes cities and towns, lakes, ...

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