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Popcorn Eaters

Date: 08 16 1941
Description: Eugene Barter, Jack Rosenthal, and Roland Small snack on popcorn on Children's Day at Wisconsin State Fair in 1941.
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Father's Day

Date: 06 10 1952
Description: Grandfather Harry L. Geisler reads a Woman's Day magazine to his grandchildren, Timmy (James William), 5, and Nancy Anne, 2, at their home at 3120 Oxford R...
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Men Outside of Tent

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Description: A group of men pose with pots and pans outside of a tent, probably at the present day site of Perry Creek Park.
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Hatleberg Family Playing Croquet

Date: 1871
Description: The Hatleberg family playing croquet in front of their stone upright and wing house, two miles east of DeForest near the present day intersection of Muelle...
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Brownie Day Camp

Date: 06 28 1949
Description: Three girls doing craft work at the Brownie Day Camp at Burrows Park. Left to right, Barbara Jean Jull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Jull, 2434 East Jo...
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Nakoma Women's Golf-Guest Day

Date: 08 03 1949
Description: Mrs. Gilbert (Claudia) Stephan, 2205 West Lawn Avenue, member of the Nakoma Golf Club, and her guest for the club's annual Women's Guest Day, Mrs. John (Ma...
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Pabst Park Beer Garden

Date: 07 1900
Description: A group of people enjoy a summer day in the Pabst Park beer garden at North 3rd Street and West Garfield Avenue.
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Brownie Day Camp

Date: 06 28 1949
Description: Four girls are gathered at a picnic table while making stew at Brownie Day Camp at Burrows Park. A lake is in the background. Left to right: Gloria Branden...
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Galloway House Museum

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Description: Galloway House Museum and flower-laden lawn on a sunny, summer day. Large oak trees stand to the left and right of the museum. Two benches, a bird bath, ...
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Church Women's Tea

Date: 06 19 1957
Description: Vera Browne and Esther Piepenburg enjoy a sunny day seated outside while attending the Madison Council of Church Women's afternoon tea. Standing at right i...
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University Faculty Houses in Eagle Heights

Date: 07 21 1949
Description: Mid-morning refreshments are an important part of the day for youngsters at the University Faculty Housing playground. Mrs. Harold Green pours a fruit drin...
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A Quiet Summer Day in Orton Park

Date: 1982
Description: Two people sit at a table in a gazebo in Orton Park. Houses in the neighborhood surrounding the park stand in the background behind the blooming trees.
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Fisherman Posing Outdoors on Picnic Bench

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Description: A fisherman is posing on a picnic bench with his fishing rod in his hand and wearing fishing boots.
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Stagette Day at Maple Bluff Country Club

Date: 07 18 1956
Description: Alice Keller and Mr. F.G.H. Maloney converse while seated on an outdoor bench at Maple Bluff Country Club. Another golfer practices putting in the backgrou...
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On a Rainy Day

Date: 06 2014
Description: Two lawn chairs, a small table, and three pots of tomato plants sitting in the corner of a rain-drenched balcony. A rain gauge, decorated with a statue of ...
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George Stephan Family Spends a Spring Day at Tenney Park

Date: 04 24 1957
Description: Law student George Stephan, 403 N. Murray Street, studies at Tenney Park while his wife, infant son, and mother-in-law, Mrs. Hofmeister, enjoy the sunshine...
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Summer Day at Pine Lake

Date: 1895
Description: A view of the Pine Lake property of George Brumder, with the boathouse at far left. The smoke above the boathouse is from a steam water pump. There is a ho...
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"Jänta å ja" Camp at Livesey's Spring

Date: 07 03 1886
Description: Nineteen men and women are posing outdoors in front of tents in a forest clearing. At the bottom the caption reads: "Jänta å ja" Camp at Livesey's Spring, ...
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Capitol Park Fountain

Date: 1898
Description: The replica of the Centennial Fountain in the Capitol Park, where people relax on a park bench. This view looks toward the intersection of Main and Carroll...

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