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The Wisconsin Historical Society offers an ever-growing digital collection. Digitized materials reflect the full range of items in the collections including photographs, letters, newsletters, films, posters, architectural drawings, menus, and ephemera.
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Goeden's Market Interior
December 7, 1944
Interior view of Goeden's meat counter, 635-637 University Avenue. Cheeses and meats are arrayed in the display cases.
Calvert Sign and Turkeys at Bluteau's Market
November 22, 1944
Bluteau's Drive-In Market, 2418 University Avenue, featuring Calvert Liquor sign and fresh turkeys. Sign reads: "Clear heads choose Calvert."
Man with Wrapped Turkeys
December 1, 1941
Man standing behind desk with fifteen dressed and wrapped turkeys stacked on top.
Vogel Fish and Oyster Company, Doorway to Refrigeration Room
October 3, 1944
Vogel Fish and Oyster Company, 2049 Atwood Avenue, door to the large refrigeration room, sign above door reading: "Captain Jack's Oysters sold here."
Oscar Mayer Refrigerated Rail Car
June 22, 1943
Left side of an Oscar Mayer refrigerated railroad car, Chicago & Northwestern #URTX 5365.
Oscar Mayer Salesmen
December 13, 1931
Group portrait of Oscar Mayer salesmen taken in front of sides of beef hanging in the cooler.
