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Weary Fairgoers

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Description: Two weary fairgoers catch a nap on a convenient bench at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
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Compass Training

Date: 1937
Description: Probably Native Americans receiving instructions on compass use for Wisconsin Land Economic Inventory.
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Wisconsin Dells With Excursion Boat

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Description: Elevated panoramic view of the Wisconsin River shoreline in the Wisconsin Dells. There is an excursion boat, The Dell Queen, visible in the lower le...
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Filming a Family Eating Lunch

Date: 08 1948
Description: A man films a family as they sit at a picnic table and eat lunch at the Wisconsin Centennial Exposition.
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Class of 1884

Date: 06 16 1934
Description: Members of the University of Wisconsin Class of 1884 at their 50th reunion.
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Western Wisconsin Camp Association

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Description: Members of the Western Wisconsin Camp Association are gathered outside of a cabin sitting on benches.
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Curiosities In Springdale, Wisconsin

Date: 1874
Description: "Curiosities in Springdale, Wisconsin." A view of Nellie Springen, perhaps with her family, at a rocky outcropping enjoying coffee.
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At the River's Edge

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Description: A man stands next to a bench and a picnic table on a cliff overlooking a river. In the foreground are large rocks.
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Gustav Willms holding his twin daughters

Date: 1894
Description: Gustav Willms (c. 1854-1917) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seated outdoors holding twin daughters Marge and Emma (b. December 27, 1893), who are wearing dresses...
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Politics Wisconsin Style

Date: 08 1990
Description: Grilling burgers and corn on the cob, all washed down with beer... a typical menu for a Wisconsin political fundraiser. This event was for State Senator Ru...
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Joseph L. "Roundy" Coughlin

Date: 09 26 1951
Description: Wisconsin State Journal sports columnist, Joseph L. "Roundy" Coughlin and "character about town" relaxes on a park bench.
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Two Boys Posing Outdoors

Date: 1939
Description: Two boys are standing outdoors. Behind them is a bench along the side of a brick building.
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Memorial Union Terrace

Date: 1940
Description: Summertime view of people at tables on University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union terrace, looking out to canoes and sailboats on the lake. In the back...
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Raftsman's Series Unnumbered: Eating On Board

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Description: Stereograph of a group of raftsmen eating at a table onboard a lumber raft near the shoreline.
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Dells Farm Resort

Date: 1927
Description: A man and woman sit on a bench outside a cabin at the Dells Farm Resort. A chair, hammock, lawn swing and table are on the lawn.
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Dells Farm Resort

Date: 1930
Description: Outdoor scene at the Dells Farm Resort. Five people pose while seated on lawn furniture outside the cabin. Another woman poses as she is about to hit a cro...
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Wisconsin Outers Picnic at Hoyt Park

Date: 04 29 1950
Description: A group portrait of the officers of the Wisconsin Outers enjoying a picnic at Hoyt Park despite the chilly weather. Pictured left to right in the foregroun...
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George Nelson and Anna Mae Davis

Date: 10 02 1934
Description: George A. Nelson, the Socialist candidate for governor of Wisconsin in the 1934 election, is seated with Anna Mae Davis, a Madison attorney and a local lea...
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Fishing Camp at Thunder Lake

Date: 1890
Description: A group of men sharing a meal at a fishing camp near Thunder Lake.
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University Student Campers

Date: 1885
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison students and chaperons during a camping trip at Livesy Springs on the north shore of Lake Mendota. On the left side stands ...

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