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Valentine's Day Party

Date: 02 14 1978
Description: "Valentine's Day party in Theresa Public School gymnasium."
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First Day of Football Practice

Date: 1990
Description: Coach talking with team at the first day of football practice at Adams-Friendship High School.
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Election Booths and Volunteers

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Description: Elevated view of a gymnasium that has been converted into a place where citizens can vote on election day.
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W Club Day

Date: 09 26 1959
Description: Rain dampens fans' spirit as they nestled in the shelter of the field house under the scoreboard during the first quarter of the W Club Day football game.
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Earth Day 1970

Date: 04 1970
Description: Acting on the suggestion of his mentor Senator Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin congressman David R. Obey participated (here at a gym) at the first Earth Day even...
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The Sauk County Fair

Date: 1906
Description: Elevated view of crowds milling around attractions on a sunny day at the Sauk County Fair. Sideshows and concessions are on the left, and an oval dirt raci...
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Field Hockey Game

Date: 09 28 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin students play field hockey. "This being their first day at the game, the freshmen and sophomores were a bit clumsy."
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World Series, Lowering Man from Stadium Lights

Date: 10 01 1958
Description: Milwaukee County Stadium on the day of the first game of the 1958 World Series, between the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Yankees. A man is being lower...
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World Series, Man Lowered from Stadium Lights

Date: 10 01 1958
Description: Milwaukee County Stadium on the day of the first game of the 1958 World Series, between the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Yankees. A man is being lower...
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World Series, Climbing Stadium Lights

Date: 10 01 1958
Description: Milwaukee County Stadium on the day of the first game of the 1958 World Series, between the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Yankees. A man is climbing th...
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Final Appearance of UW Boxing Coach John J. Walsh

Date: 03 15 1958
Description: John J. Walsh, University of Wisconsin boxing coach, poses with Ivan Williamson, University of Wisconsin athletic director. It is Walsh's final day coachin...
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Wisconsin-Purdue Football Game

Date: 10 08 1960
Description: Tom Wiesner (#38) runs with a pass from quarterback Ron Miller during the Fathers' Day football game between the University of Wisconsin and Purdue at Camp...
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World Series, Man Coming Off Fire Ladder

Date: 10 01 1958
Description: Milwaukee County Stadium on the day of the first game of the 1958 World Series, between the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Yankees. A man is being lower...
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World Series, Men Around Fire Engine

Date: 10 01 1958
Description: Milwaukee County Stadium on the day of the first game of the 1958 World Series, between the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Yankees. Fire fighters and po...
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WIAA State High School Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 15 1951
Description: Students from Darlington wear St. Patrick's Day hats while sitting in the stands during the boys state basketball tournament at the University of Wisconsin...
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Wisconsin - Iowa Football Game

Date: 11 17 1951
Description: The fathers of Wisconsin football players (wearing the same numbers as their sons) lined up on the field for pre-game ceremonies before the "Dad's Day" gam...
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University of Wisconsin vs. Ohio State

Date: 10 24 1953
Description: Fathers of the 29 Wisconsin football players are honored in a pre-game Dad's Day ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium which set a new attendance record of 52,8...
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WIAA State Prep Track Meet

Date: 05 27 1958
Description: Jerry Witt (left) of Marshfield scored his second win of the day when he beat Don Lewandowski of Milwaukee Pulaski (right) in the Class A 200 yard dash at ...
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High School Girls at Lathrop Hall

Date: 05 17 1958
Description: Almost 200 girls from 20 Wisconsin high schools took part in a strenuous day of recreation planned by the Women's Physical Education Club at Lathrop Hall a...
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High School Girls at Lathrop Hall

Date: 05 17 1958
Description: Almost 200 girls from 20 Wisconsin high schools took part in a strenuous day of recreation planned by the Women's Physical Education Club at Lathrop Hall a...

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