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Walking and Talking Robot

Date: 02 15 1957
Description: John Fischer, age 11, demonstrates his invention, a "walking and talking" robot. The robot's eyes light up, and it rolls back and forth on a platform.
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Labor Day Festival

Date: 09 06 1988
Description: A young girl listens to a speech at the Racine Laborfest. She holds a balloon imprinted with the slogan, "Buy Union Buy American."
Book or Pamphlet

Deering Header and Header Binder Catalog Cover

Date: 1904
Description: Front cover of an advertising catalog for International Harvester's Deering line of headers and header binders. Features a color chromolithograph illustrat...
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Farmers Union Picnic

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Description: Women wearing patterned dresses at a Farmers Union Picnic at Highlander Folk School.
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Father and Son Picking Tobacco

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Description: A father and son picking tobacco. East Tennessee Farmers Union.
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Young Girl in Native American Costume

Date: 1902
Description: A young girl posing in Native American costume with bow and arrow in a studio. The image was likely used as a model for an advertising artist.
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Angela Bartell

Date: 08 02 1979
Description: Judge Angela Bartell receiving congratulations after being sworn in at the City County Building. With her are young sisters Carey (left) and Jessica (right...
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Junior Showmen

Date: 1955
Description: A young boy leads his calf during the cattle judging at the Walworth County Fair. Sunlight is streaming through the doors and windows, back lighting the fi...
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Man Sitting at Desk at McCormick Works

Date: 1920
Description: View of a man sitting at a desk, with a man, woman, young man and child sitting behind him. Job applicants?
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Senator Wiley Pours an Extra Glass

Date: 01 09 1956
Description: A man is pouring milk from a bottle into a glass, which is held by a boy who is winking at the camera. Caption reads: "Washington, D.C. -- Senator Alexande...

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