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Starkness Offshore

Date: 1954
Description: Wood from a dead tree on the Lake Wisconsin shoreline protruding from the water, and silhouetted against the reflection of a dramatic sky. The far shore is...
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Barree Coulee from St. Joseph's Ridge

Date: 1953
Description: Elevated view along a hillside into a valley, with forests, buildings, and crop fields. Caption reads: "Barree Coulee from St. Joseph's Ridge, La Crosse Co...
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Skyhigh Statue

Date: 1950
Description: Monument to the Soldiers and Sailors of the Civil War in a Darlington, Wisconsin. The base of the monument is 12 feet square and 56 feet high, constructed ...
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Deep Freeze

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Description: Icicles and a layer of frosty ice cover parked cars.
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Do-nut Queen Advertisement

Date: 10 17 1944
Description: Donut queen posed for advertising campaign. The female model is holding a box of donuts and is sitting on a large clock bearing the slogan: "It's Always Do...
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Class on Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Date: 12 06 1967
Description: Instructor teaching the harmful effects of smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs.
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Jones Island

Date: 1961
Description: Shoreline of Lake Michigan. This is mainly a commercial fishing community, and some of the Lake Michigan ferry boats dock here. A pole with a lifesaving ri...
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Merrimac Ferry

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Description: Slightly elevated view through trees from shoreline of the Merrimac ferry with automobiles aboard. A sign on the ferry says: "Colsac".
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Joe McCarthy Cooking

Date: 11 1946
Description: Recently-elected Senator Joseph R. McCarthy tasting a favorite recipe for pheasant during vacation.
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Showing Off Prize Ribbons

Date: 06 09 1950
Description: Three male members of the Disch family show off ribbons won for raising prize sheep.
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Girl with Egg Tree

Date: 04 14 1967
Description: Bonnetted girl gazes at egg tree.
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Farm Plow

Date: 04 10 1935
Description: Two horses pull a spring tooth harrow. The farmer plans to plant barley.
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Joseph McCarthy in a Pensive Mood

Date: 11 1946
Description: A vigorous campaigner, Joseph R. McCarthy relaxes in front of a log cabin fireplace after his electoral campaign.
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Mordecai Kelly Log Cabin

Date: 1945
Description: Exterior of the Mordecai Kelly log cabin, built by Mordecai himself in the late 1840's. The article attached to the photograph reads: "The aging tree stand...
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Fort Winnebago

Date: 1955
Description: View of the surgeon's quarters at Fort Winnebago.
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Gaylord Nelson Campaigning at Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 08 20 1958
Description: A straw hatted fairgoer from Oshkosh clutched Republican leaflets as he tried to straighten out State Senator Gaylord Nelson on world affairs. Nelson, Demo...
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Joe McCarthy and Admirers

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy greets admirers at a Republican Party dinner that honored him.
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Joe McCarthy and Tape Recorder

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy prepares to play a tape recording at a dinner honoring him. McCarthy said the tape caught Harry Bridges speaking about plotting ...
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Joe McCarthy at Milwaukee Tribute

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Head table at a dinner that honored Senator Joseph R. McCarthy, behind which is a large portrait of him. Senator McCarthy is second from the right. Over 25...
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Joe McCarthy's Milwaukee Tribute

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Elevated view of a crowd gathered for a dinner that honored Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. Behind the elevated head table is a large portrait of the Senator.

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