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Rural Road

Date: 1930
Description: A tree-lined, rural road in the Kickapoo Valley of southwestern Wisconsin.
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Memorial Chapel

Date: 1930
Description: Front view of Memorial Chapel at Lawrence College.
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Southern Wisconsin Farm Scene

Date: 1930
Description: A farm and brook in Southern Wisconsin. Several trees hang over the brook along with a trace of snow.
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"Three Chimneys" Land Formations

Date: 1930
Description: A winter view of "The Three Chimneys" in the St. Peter sandstone formation.
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Zor Shrine German Band

Date: 1930
Description: A maestro leads shriner musicians from the Zor Shrine German Band as they play their instruments on the steps of the Masonic Temple on Wisconsin Avenue.
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Hamlin Garland

Date: 1930
Description: Outdoor portrait of Hamlin Garland, upon the occasion of receiving the honorary degree, Doctor of Letters, from Beloit College.
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Rock Pile in Field

Date: 1930
Description: View down large line of rocks in a field with trees in the background. A man is standing next to the line of rocks on the right.
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Stacking Sheaves of Grain

Date: 1930
Description: A man is standing in a field and stacks sheaves of grain. He is wearing a hat and is smoking a cigarette.
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Radio Hall

Date: 1930
Description: Visitor's lounge of Radio Hall, the campus home of state stations WHA and WHA-FM, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The room is decorated in a...
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The Triangle Filling Station

Date: 1930
Description: Exterior view of the Triangle filling station on Highway 12, which sold gasoline, ice, and other items. A man stands in front by the gas pump, and a map of...
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Cheese Day Celebration

Date: 10 24 1930
Description: Celebrating the first "Cheese Day" with a parade. A group of spectators gather on the sidewalk near a truck displaying a banner and stove in the back.
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Thanksgiving Feast

Date: 11 26 1930
Description: Students and teacher seated at a long table loaded with food and drinks for a Thanksgiving meal. There are music and English lessons behind them on the cha...
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Hydroelectric Plant at Taliesin

Date: 1932
Description: Exterior view of Taliesin and its hydroelectric plant. Caption on photograph reads, "Dam at Frank Lloyd Wright's Bungalow-Taliesin-near Spring Green, Wis."...
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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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Shirley and a Christmas Tree

Date: 12 1932
Description: Shirley Krueger standing next to an outdoor decorated Christmas tree. Several of her presents are placed at the base of the tree.
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Schlitz Train Celebrating End of Prohibition

Date: 04 07 1933
Description: Schlitz train and group of revelers, celebrating the end of prohibition in Milwaukee. Schlitz Engine #8027 departs to deliver the first Schlitz beer at 12:...
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Lamb Judging at Livestock Show

Date: 1934
Description: Elevated view of lamb judging in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stock Pavilion.
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Flag Raising Ceremony

Date: 1934
Description: A flag-raising ceremony at Villa Louis, with a group of people standing on the lawn around the flagpole.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Speaks Outdoors

Date: 08 09 1934
Description: Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking from a stage to a crowd. On the stage from left to right are: Louis Howe, Governor Schmedeman (in white), Senator Robert M. ...
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Fort Howard Hospital

Date: 1935
Description: Fort Howard hospital sheltered by large trees.

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