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Oxen and Prairie Schooner

Date: 08 1948
Description: Oxen and prairie schooner owned by Charles Ward, Wisconsin Dells, on display for a passing crowd at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition.
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Crowds at the Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of crowds at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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WPA Exhibit

Date: 1937
Description: Opening ceremonies for a Work Progress Administration (WPA) exhibit at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Crowds at Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1900
Description: Crowds gather at games and other attractions at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Buffalo at the Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 09 1900
Description: View of a buffalo and a cow standing near a fence at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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University of Wisconsin Centennial Graduation Ceremony

Date: 06 18 1949
Description: One of six photographs used to make a panorama of the University of Wisconsin centennial commencement ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field...
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Wisconsin Republican Party Convention at Field House

Date: 06 13 1953
Description: One of three views providing a panoramic view of the Wisconsin Republican Party Convention at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House.
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Grandstands at Wisconsin State Fair

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Description: Elevated view of crowd of people outside of the grandstands at the Wisconsin State Fair grounds.
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Works Projects Administration at the Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1938
Description: Fair-goers stand in line to enter the W.P.A. Exhibit tent at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1920
Description: Elevated view of crowds strolling through the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. In the background is a Ferris wheel, and a banner encouraging fair goers to "tal...
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Art Fair at the Capitol

Date: 1968
Description: Crowds of people around the Wisconsin State Capitol at an art fair. On the left, paintings are displayed for sale.
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Sheep Shearing

Date: 08 1948
Description: Two men sheering sheep on a stage surrounded by a crowd of fair-goers, possibly in a competition at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition.
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View from Grandstand

Date: 08 1948
Description: View from behind of crowd at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition grandstand watching motorcycles line up before a race. In the background are tents as well...
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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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Wisconsin Republican Party Convention at Field House

Date: 06 13 1953
Description: One of three views providing a panoramic view of the Wisconsin Republican Party Convention at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House. This far rig...
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Maypole Dancers on Bascom Hill

Date: 1916
Description: Maypole dancers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Bascom Hill (Main Hill). In the foreground is the Lincoln Monument. In the distance is the Wiscon...
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Lincoln Terrace

Date: 1947
Description: Elevated view of Bascom Hall Terrace at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Lincoln Monument is near the front entrance.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Gymnasium Dedication

Date: 1894
Description: Elevated view of large crowd gathered to witness the dedication ceremony for the University of Wisconsin-Madison gymnasium.
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Running for Cover

Date: 1965
Description: Visitors to the Wisconsin State Fair running for shelter at the onset of a sudden rain shower.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Boathouse

Date: 1895
Description: View from Lake Mendota of the University of Wisconsin-Madison boathouse. A large crowd gathers on the porch and landing of the boathouse, perhaps to watch ...

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