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Joseph Conlin Signing a Contract

Date: 05 12 1931
Description: Joseph Conlin, tenor, signing a contract to perform at the Parkway Theater. Dr. William G. Beecroft shown standing is sponsoring Mr. Conlin's appearance.
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Two Women with Train Time Tables

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Description: Studio portrait of two women, one standing and the other seated, displaying train time tables in front of a painted backdrop.
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International Harvester Film, Booklets, and Slides

Date: 04 17 1933
Description: A collection of films, booklets, and lantern slides, likely created by International Harvester's Agricultural Extension Department.
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Thomas Thunder and Woman Looking at Letter

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a Ho-Chunk man in full regalia, including a Sioux headdress and holding a pipe, posing standing with a wh...
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Studio Portrait of Young Ho-Chunk Man

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Description: Full-length studio portrait of Frank C. Thunder (Son of [WaConChaKah] John Thunder aka Dr. Thunder and [WeHonPeKaw] Lucy Bear, Thunder) standing next to a ...
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Studio Portrait of Ho-Chunk Man Holding Paper Fan

Date: 1898
Description: Studio portrait of Sam Wilson aka George Walkingcloud sitting on a stone wall. He is holding a paper fan in his right hand with an illustration of a boat. ...
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Treaty with Massasoit

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Description: Sculpture relief entitled: "Treaty with Massasoit." The relief depicts Massasoit (c.1581 - 1661) signing the treaty with the pilgrims in 1621. Text on th...
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Congressman and his Secretary

Date: 06 1970
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey and his secretary in his office in the United States Capitol.
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The History of Wisconsin Poster

Date: 1893
Description: John Fawcett Tyrrell, handwriting expert and documents examiner of Milwaukee, standing at left of an illuminated poster, ten feet high, entitled "The Histo...
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Interior of a Masonic Lodge

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Description: Interior view of a Masonic Lodge meeting hall. In the center on the wall is a framed document of the "Columbia Commandery." There are other framed portrait...
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Herbert Marshall and Robert Benchley

Date: 1940
Description: Herbert Marshall and Robert Benchley sit next to each other on the set of the film "Foreign Correspondent." Both wear suits; Benchley holds a script and is...
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Comment Cards for "Foreign Correspondent"

Date: 1940
Description: Thirteen audience comment cards pertaining to the film "Foreign Correspondent."
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Studio Portrait of Young European American Woman

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Description: Full-length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of an unidentified young European American woman posed standing. She is holding a diploma with b...
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Studio Portrait of European American Women

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of three unidentified women. They are all wearing dark-colored dresses and hats and are posing around a prop...
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Studio Portrait of European Americans

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of three unidentified people posing sitting. The man in the center is wearing a suit jacket and reading a le...
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Charles E. Broughton Delivering Election Returns

Date: 11 08 1932
Description: Charles E. Broughton delivering election returns over WHBL.
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4 1/2 Ft. Offset Rigid Tractor Disc Harrow

Date: 02 17 1928
Description: Diagram of crossection and overhead view of a disk harrow.
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Henry Fonda and Reginald Rose

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Description: Henry Fonda is sittting in a chair, and Reginald Rose is sitting on the arm of the chair. The two men are looking at a script.
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Verso of Dr. Jesse Thomas Photograph

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Description: The verso of a photograph of an oil painting of Dr. Jesse Thomas, including this description: "Dr. Jesse Thomas, born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio in 1811. Came t...

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