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State Office Building Interior
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Women office workers in "one of the many extra offices needed to handle the rush for birth certificates" in the Wisconsin State Office Building (Capitol Annex), 1 West Wilson Street.
March 11, 1942
Stein, George H., 1913-2004
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Microfilm Laboratory, State Office Building
February 11, 1942
Three men are making microfilm copies of birth records in the microfilm department at the Wisconsin State Office Building (Capitol Annex), 1 West Wilson Street.
State Vault Room for Birth Records
March 11, 1942
A group of employees records birth records in the Vault Room in the State Office Building (Capitol Annex), 1 West Wilson Street.
Catholic Bishop's Office
March 3, 1947
Catholic Bishop's office, 15 East Wilson Street.
Selling Defense Savings Bonds
January 1942
Man and woman consider buying Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps from a clerk at a basement CUNA Credit Union National Association office.
Edgewood Junior Prom Decorations
May 15, 1942
Edgewood Junior Prom decorations, 1000 Edgewood Avenue.
Frederica McCutcheon Photo Studio
August 19, 1954
Frederica McCutcheon stands near a display of portraits and photographic equipment, at her studio, 638 State Street.
