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D.F. Jones' Pharmacy

Date: 02 08 1941
Description: Interior of pharmacy with the prescription case. Standing by the stairs is D.F. Jones, store proprietor.
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Pharmacy Reference Library

Date: 02 08 1941
Description: View showing part of the pharmacist's working library at D.F. Jones' Pharmacy.
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First Methodist Church Boys Choir

Date: 12 17 1939
Description: Group portrait of Boys Choir wearing choir robes, holding song books and singing on stairs at the First Methodist Church, located at 203 Wisconsin Avenue.
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Pres. Glenn Frank Reading

Date: 11 20 1934
Description: University of Wisconsin Pres. Glenn Frank sitting in a swivel chair reading: "The open door at the home."
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Mrs. Phillips, Secretary of W.C.T.U.

Date: 08 24 1934
Description: Portrait of Margaret Phillips, secretary of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, seamstress, writer, and a Madison activist.
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Brown's Book Shop Window Display

Date: 11 24 1932
Description: Brown's Book Shop, 643 State Street, with a window display of the "Modern Library."
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Kate Schmedeman

Date: 09 23 1932
Description: Portrait of Kate Schmedeman, Mayor Albert G. Schmedeman's wife, sitting in a chair beside a fireplace reading a book in her home, 504 Wisconsin Avenue.
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Off to School

Date: 09 03 1931
Description: Wayne Jr. and Marion Klein leave home at 710 Conklin Place for school.
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DAV Queen Contestant

Date: 08 08 1931
Description: Queen contestant, Disabled American Veterans Ball, standing by bookshelves in front of flag.
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Brown's Book Shop Display Window

Date: 04 30 1931
Description: Brown's Book Shop display window featuring Parker Pens, 643 State Street.
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Senator and Mrs. Robert M. La Follette, Jr.

Date: 09 30 1930
Description: Portrait of Senator Robert M. La Follette, Jr., and his wife Rachael Young La Follette in the library at Maple Bluff Farm. This photograph was taken durin...
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Portrait of Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr.

Date: 09 30 1930
Description: Portrait of Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr. at the La Follette Farm in Maple Bluff. There is a spinning wheel beside him on the right near a bookcase.
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Christmas Scene

Date: 12 28 1928
Description: A little girl posing in a living room with a Christmas tree, toys, and a doll she got for Christmas.
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Hinman House Interior

Date: 09 28 1928
Description: Albert Hinman Residence, 1 Vista Road, showing the living room interior with fireplace and bookcase detail. There is a floor model radio on the right.
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Calvary Lutheran Church Altar

Date: 10 13 1927
Description: Calvary Lutheran Church altar, at 713 State Street.
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Calvary Lutheran Church Altar

Date: 10 13 1927
Description: Calvary Lutheran Church altar, 713 State Street.
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Man and Woman Smoking in Audience

Date: 09 02 1965
Description: Avant garde patrons smoke and listen to poets, singers and guitarists.
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Portrait of Janus (James) Bruce Cartter

Date: 1897
Description: Studio portrait of a man posing sitting in a chair at a table with books on top, possibly Janus (James) Bruce Cartter, 1815-1897. He is in front of a paint...
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Moseley's Book Store Window

Date: 04 30 1952
Description: Moseley's Incorporated, 24 East Mifflin Street, display window featuring "Better Homes and Gardens" books.
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Chester Thordarson

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Description: Studio portrait of Chester Thordarson seated with books and a pencil.

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