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Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Store, Radio Department

Date: 11 27 1943
Description: Interior of Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Store, in Wisconsin Union Transfer Building, 155-303 West Wilson Street, showing lamps, mirrors and radios.
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John J. Esch

Date: 1915
Description: U.S. Congressman of Wisconsin John J. Esch seated at his desk.
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Wisconsin Dames

Date: 04 10 1952
Description: Two members of the Wisconsin Dames are Mrs. James Head, left, who is the chairman of the center and Mrs. Kendall King. The Dames maintain a permanent servi...
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Woman Reading Magazine

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Description: Woman reading "House Beautiful" magazine at Greenwood House.
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Living Room of Northern Wisconsin Resort

Date: 1938
Description: Living room of a resort in southwestern Bayfield County in northern Wisconsin, possibly Haagensen's Lodge on the Eau Claire Lakes.
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Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Store

Date: 11 27 1943
Description: Interior of Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Store, in Union Transfer Building, 155-303 West Wilson, showing toys, Christmas decorations and lamps and applia...
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Sleeping Quarters in Boys School

Date: 1893
Description: Sleeping quarters at the Wisconsin Industrial School for Boys, with several rows of bunk beds.
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Palm Reader

Date: 04 11 1934
Description: Sitting at a table, Doris Witter of Oconto Falls, is reading the palm of Helen Haldiman from Monticello. Both are University of Wisconsin students.
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Cabin Living Room

Date: 1936
Description: Living room of a northern Wisconsin resort in southwestern Bayfield County, possibly Haagensen's Lodge on Middle Eau Claire Lake.
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Lucian M. & Mary E. Hanks House, Library

Date: 07 20 1960
Description: First floor library in Lucian M. Hanks house, 525 Wisconsin Avenue.
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University of Wisconsin President's Official Residence

Date: 09 21 1958
Description: Mrs. Elvehjem holds two of her dinner plates to add to the supply of china, crystal, and pottery that has been accumulated from the wives of former Univers...
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Girl Scout Leader Presentation

Date: 06 01 1950
Description: A book on Girl Souting by a Wisconsin author is presented to Mary Rennebohm, wife of Governor Oscar Rennebohm, for her Wisconsin library. Pictured during t...
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Living and Dining Room at Taliesin

Date: 08 1957
Description: The living room at Taliesin, the Wisconsin home of Frank Lloyd Wright, looking towards the dining room and entrance hallway. Taliesin is located in the vic...
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Dining Room in Wisconsin Governor's Residence

Date: 03 09 1950
Description: The dining room at the Wisconsin Governor's Residence with its scenic wallpaper is one of the loveliest rooms in the house. The rich antique blue of the ru...
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Hallway at Taliesin

Date: 1957
Description: Hallway/loggia at Taliesin, the summer home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin is located in the vicinity of Spring Green, Wisconsin.
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Cabin Interior

Date: 1935
Description: Interior view of a cabin with fireplace, bear rugs, tables, chairs and lamps.
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Twins Cecelia and Alma Moore

Date: 01 15 1948
Description: Widely known twin sisters in southern Wisconsin, Cecelia (left) and Alma Moore, now Mrs. Walter M. (Cecelia) Mass, Jr., and Mrs. Robert O. (Alma) Bauch. Th...
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Library of Professor Richard Ely

Date: 1925
Description: Interior of the library/study in the residence of Prof. Richard Ely, on Prospect Street. Prof. Ely, of the University of Wisconsin, was a noted economist.
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Game of Pool

Date: 1911
Description: Forest Middleton, left, prepares a pool shot while his opponent looks on. They are playing on a portable pool table in Forest's room. Photographs, cigar ad...
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Study, Walmar Lodge

Date: 1926
Description: The study at Walmar Lodge. There is a piano against the far wall, chairs by the windows, and a fireplace on the opposite wall.

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