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Moonlight scene on the Mississippi River, Excursion Steamer "J.S."

Date: 1906
Description: The sternwheel excursion, "J.S." in the moonlight on the Mississippi River taken in 1906.
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Modern Locomotive

Date: 1902
Description: Depiction of the "modern" locomotive at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Santa as an Airship Pilot

Date: 1906
Description: Santa Claus riding in the gondola of an airship with his load of toys. The illustration by Louis Fancher appeared on the December 22, 1906, issue of Ridge...
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W.J. Bryan Political Cartoon

Date: 1900
Description: A political cartoon during the presidential campaign depicting W.J. Bryan repainting a sign with the word "imperialism".
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Truman Requests More Powers

Date: 1951
Description: A political cartoon in which a small Harry Truman wearing an oversized shoe is requesting more power of a man representing Congress.
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Prescription for Alcohol

Date: 11 01 1924
Description: Prescription for alcohol to treat bronchitis written by a Kenosha doctor.
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Kissel Car Ad

Date: 06 1927
Description: An advertisement for the Kissel Custom Built Car published in the June, 1927 issue of the "Wisconsin Motorist" magazine, page 13. The company was the Kisse...
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Schlitz Advertisement

Date: 1906
Description: Schlitz advertisement copied from the "Milwaukee Press Club Annual." The image features an African man holding a Schlitz advertising sign. Underneath the i...
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Blatz Wiener Beer Advertisement

Date: 1905
Description: An advertisement for Blatz Wiener beer featuring two well-dressed men and two women seated at a restaurant table drinking Blatz Beer. There is a potted pla...
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Re-elect Michael Lombardi

Date: 1954
Description: A handout urging citizens to re-elect Republican candidate Michael Lombardi for Sheriff of Waukesha County. He was re-elected, and served the statutory lim...
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Ikie Eisenhower Vill KEEP US Boys In Power

Date: 1952
Description: A two-sided, antisemitic card featuring "Ikie" Eisenhower on the left (with "IKIE" below) and a caricature of a Jewish man on the right (with "US" below). ...
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Chief Daniel Bread

Date: 1911
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Daniel Bread, an Oneida political leader who was known for collaboration and compromise with the United States government an...
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A Potawatomi Chief

Date: 1920
Description: Full-length portrait of Potawatomi chief Simon Kahquados, born Kakanisaiga. He is depicted in his peace council attire. Caption reads: "A POTAWATOMI CHIEF....

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