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Hiawatha Observation Car

Date: 1946
Description: Interior view of people seated in the Hiawatha's observation parlor with sky-top solar lounge. The Hiawatha was signature high-speed passenger train for th...
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Nixon/Lodge Supporters

Date: 1960
Description: Campaigners for the 1960 Republican ticket of Richard M. Nixon for president and Henry Cabot Lodge for vice-president.
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General Mitchell with Medals

Date: 1925
Description: General William "Billy" Mitchell in full dress uniform.
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Glenn Martin Portrait

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Description: A portrait of aviation manufacturer Glenn L. Martin, inscribed to aviation publicist, Harry Bruno. Bruno's papers are available for research at the Wiscons...
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Ole Bull

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Description: Monograph of famous Norwegian violinist Ole Bull holding his violin and bow.
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Radiophone

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Description: A woman takes down menus and recipes that she hears on her radiophone.
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Robert E. Lee

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Description: Portrait of an aging Robert E. Lee, in profile.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Description: Portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Kehl Dancer in Silver and Pink

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Description: An unknown dancer ("Brown") wearing a glittery pink and silver costume poses on her toes with arms outstretched at the Kehl School of Dance.
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S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Building Interior

Date: 1940
Description: Interior view of a hallway in the S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. building.
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Stephen Nicholas

Date: 1875
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Stephen Nicholas (1840-1901) of Chilton, Wisconsin. Stephen was a member of the Narragansett tribe. He served with Co. D, 1st ...
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Portrait of Harry Houdini

Date: 1919
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini.
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Black Out Curtains

Date: 1942
Description: Publicity photograph of a woman hanging blackout curtains, with the assistance of her young daughter. The photograph was taken to provide illustration for ...
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Catherine Orb Seipp

Date: 1910
Description: A seated portrait of Catherine Orb Seipp sitting near a window, knitting. Her upholstered chair has carved wood accents.
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Alma Seipp

Date: 1909
Description: Seated, full-length portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Alma Seipp (1876-1966), daughter of prominent Chicago brewer Conrad Seipp. She is seated on ...
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Portrait of James William Murphy

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Description: Quarter-length portrait, halftone printed, of James William Murphy. Murphy served as a U.S. House of Representative member from 1907 to 1909. His signature...
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Colleen Dewhurst

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Description: Head and shoulders portrait of actress Colleen Dewhurst. She is smiling and looking at the camera. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing a white sweat...
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Agnes Moorehead as Endora

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Description: Portrait of Agnes Moorehead as Endora in a scene from the TV show Bewitched. She is standing with one foot on a large cushion and is holding up her ...
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Henry Winkler and Al Molinaro

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Description: Henry Winkler, as Fonzie, gets baptized by Al Molinaro who plays Father Delvecchio, the twin brother of Al Delvecchio on the TV show Happy Days. Tom...
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Charlotte Rae

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Description: Waist-up portrait of actress Charlotte Rae. She is smiling and standing with her hands folded in front of her.

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