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Country Life at Syene

Date: 01 1913
Description: Cover of manuscript keepsake souvenir scrapbook titled "Country Life at Syene." The photograph of canned items and bins of fruit and vegetables in the cell...
Manuscript

Kitchen and Bathroom Scenes

Date: 01 1913
Description: Page from manuscript keepsake scrapbook containing an image of a kitchen stove and of a toilet. Caption below the kitchen stove reads: "Some of the machine...
Manuscript

Scrapbook Page - Bridge and Canoes

Date: 1900
Description: A scrapbook page containing two images; one of a train passing over a trestle bridge and the other of people in two canoes.
Manuscript

The Evolution of a Soldier

Date: 1917
Description: Four photographs with handwritten captions. The photograph at top left is a group portrait with a caption that reads: "Soon after reaching Waco, the 1st Wi...
Manuscript

Christmas Day

Date: 1917
Description: A scrapbook page containing three photographs of John A. Commons (presumably) in his World War I uniform, standing with another man with a Christmas tree, ...
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Racine — Air City

Date: 06 12 1931
Description: The letterhead stationery of a Racine economic development committee reads: "Air City, Where the Air-Minded Live," The design shows airplanes and even a...
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Larsons' Barnstormer's Contract

Date: 08 17 1923
Description: "No flight, no pay." The informal contract between J.A. Smith of Neenah and Roy Larson of Larsen, Wisconsin. Roy Larson established a rural airport in Lar...
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Citation for Albert Leroy David

Date: 06 04 1944
Description: Citation in which President Harry Truman presents the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Albert LeRoy David.
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Mishakwut Still

Date: 1936
Description: Actors in Indian costume as seen in the film "Mishaskwut," which depicts the life of the Menominee Indians. The film was sponsored by the Wauwatosa Board o...
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Gay Arts Festival Flyer

Date: 1977
Description: The Madison Committee for Gay Rights sponsored the Gay Arts Festival in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus,...
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Gay Arts Festival Flyer

Date: 1977
Description: The Madison Committee for Gay Rights sponsored the Gay Arts Festival in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus,...
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"The Gay Endeavor"

Date: 03 1978
Description: Cover and back page of "The Gay Endeavor," a publication for gay women and gay men. Includes an image of Paul Soglin and Nichols who were interviewed for t...
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Gotta Get Rid of Sex Laws

Date: 1979
Description: Flyer that says: "Gotta Get Rid of Sex Laws". The meeting was to be held at Lysistrata, corner of Gorham Street and Broom Streets. Includes the symbols ...
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The Magic Picnic

Date: 1979
Description: Map for location of the Magic Picnic, a celebration of the lesbian and gay community, which took place in Brittingham Park.
Manuscript

The Magic Picnic

Date: 1979
Description: Flyer for the Magic Picnic, a celebration of the lesbian and gay community, which took place in Brittingham Park.
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Gay Center Picnic

Date: 1979
Description: Poster for picnic presented by the Gay Center at Vilas Park. Includes an image of a fox and telephone.
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Reject the Hetero-Fascistic Bible!

Date: 1978
Description: Flyer discussing the cruelty of society on lesbians and gay men. Features reproductions of cartoons and other art work, one of which is a caricature of Ani...
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Renaissance Newsletter

Date: 1978
Description: Front and back of "Renaissance" newsletter. Features a greek-style drawing of a man on the front, and on the back a depiction of a naked man and woman wear...
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Earth Day Stationery

Date: 1972
Description: Letter from Martha MacMillan of Farmington, Michigan to the group Women for a Peaceful Christmas written on stationery bearing an Earth Day logo.
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Angry Letter

Date: 1974
Description: Angry letter written to Women for a Peaceful Christmas in opposition to their Christmas shopping boycott, signed "A small business owner."

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