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W012A7Z
WHi 22717
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Radio Broadcasting In The Gymnasium
circa 1922
Several men broadcasting via radio from the University of Wisconsin gymnasium during a basketball game.
Telegraph Operator
September 27, 1956
Miss Nellie Millane sits at the telegraph key at Western Union Telegraph Co. where she worked as a Morse Code operator for 49 years.
Governor Schmedeman Holding Radio Microphone
October 30, 1934
Governor Albert Schmedeman at home. He is sitting in a wheelchair and holding a radio microphone.
Gus E. Bloomquist
1916
Gus E. Bloomquist operating early radio installation, possibly for WHA.
Enjoying the Sound System
A little girl stands at the built-in home entertainment system consisting of a phonograph turntable, radio, and single speaker.
