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University of Wisconsin Student

Date: 1925
Description: Posed photograph of a University of Wisconsin student studying in his room.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement

Date: 06 19 1948
Description: Elevated view of the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement ceremonies in the Field House.
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University of Wisconsin President's Official Residence

Date: 09 21 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin president Conrad A. Elvehjem's son, Robert, enjoys his own suite in the official president's residence.
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Poultry Building

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Description: Interior view of the Poultry Building at the Wisconsin State Fair, showing the chickens entered in the competition in their cages. The patriotic decor sugg...
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Checking Out the Opposition

Date: 1974
Description: Campaigning at the Northern Wisconsin Fair, Democratic Congressman David R. Obey (left) of Wisconsin checked out the booth sponsored by the local Republica...
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Wisconsin Council of Churches

Date: 04 09 1948
Description: Three men seated at a microphone, at WKOW radio, representing the Wisconsin Council of Churches.
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Alice in Dairyland, Margaret McGuire

Date: 1952
Description: Margaret McGuire, named the first Alice in Dairyland in 1948, promotes Wisconsin cheese.
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Industry Building at the Fair

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Description: Interior view of the crowds in the Wisconsin Industry Building and the building's unusual art deco decoration. Few photographs depict African Americans at ...
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Cream Separator Model

Date: 01 30 1928
Description: Men and women gather around a giant model of a cream separator, possibly at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Fanchon & Marco Girls with University of Wisconsin Cheerleaders

Date: 11 03 1932
Description: Fanchon & Marco girls, graduates of Carla Tormey School of Dance, Milwaukee, rehearsing a Homecoming show with University of Wisconsin cheerleaders, Joe St...
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Governor Thompson Boosts Amtrak

Date: 10 30 1989
Description: Tommy G. Thompson, governor of Wisconsin and an enthusiastic member of the Amtrak governing board, salutes the expansion of Hiawatha service between Chicag...
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Interviewing Martha Laning

Date: 02 11 2016
Description: A Fox 6 News reporter is interviewing Wisconsin Democratic Chair Martha Laning in the spin room at the Democratic presidential debate.
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Madison Knights of Columbus

Date: 09 11 1956
Description: Two Knights of Columbus council officials stand with three University of Wisconsin football players at the annual "Kickoff" dinner of the Madison Council ...
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Philip La Follette addressing National Progressives of America

Date: 04 28 1938
Description: Governor Philip La Follette addressing the newly formed National Progressives of America at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stock Pavilion. La Follette...
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Junior Red Cross Membership Drive

Date: 10 30 1951
Description: Three Wisconsin High School students stand at a Junior Red Cross display. From left are members Donald Schmitt, president; Carol Jacobson, vice-president; ...
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President Carter Speaking at Podium

Date: 1980
Description: President Jimmy Carter speaking at a podium during the Wisconsin State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations 11th biennial ...
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Group Portrait; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

Date: 1910
Description: Interior group portrait of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 1074 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Three rows of men with a flag ...
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Kiwanis Club Guests

Date: 03 14 1949
Description: Connie Schwoegler, world's champion bowler, and Roundy Coughlin, Wisconsin State Journal columnist, wearing "world champion" hats at a Kiwanis Club ...
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Rotary Football Preview Lunch

Date: 09 15 1957
Description: Freshman Coach Deral Teteak commenting to Athletic Director Ivan (Ivy) B. Williamson while Asstistant Coach LaVerne Van Dyke, seated between them, continue...
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Stoughton Boy Scouts

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Description: Stoughton, Wisconsin Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 1 group portrait with a dog in the front of the group. One of the members is holding a trumpet.

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