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Graphic Artist in Office with Drawings

Date: 1920
Description: International Harvester advertising artist sitting at his desk in a studio office with a wistful look on his face. Graphics from Deering brand advertisemen...
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First African American International Truck Dealer

Date: 05 29 1974
Description: Original caption reads: "Bob Ross, president of Bob Ross Buick, Richmond, Indiana, is the first black International truck dealer in the United States. Twen...
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Alexander Legge

Date: 1929
Description: Alexander Legge (1866-1933) signing a statement titled "Quality and Costs" for an advertising poster. Legge was president of International Harvester Compan...
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Making First Dial Telephone Call in Mazomanie

Date: 02 06 1946
Description: Mazomanie Village President Theodore R. King, seated at a roll top desk, dials the first telephone call to be handled through the Wisconsin Telephone Compa...
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Governor Walter S. Goodland at His Desk

Date: 12 06 1944
Description: Wisconsin Governor Walter S. Goodland sitting at his desk in the Capitol with pipe in hand.
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Man on Ladder at Strauss Printing Company

Date: 11 04 1943
Description: Man using collapsible ladder at Strauss Printing Company.
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Ralph Timmons

Date: 11 08 1943
Description: Ralph Timmons, president of Ralph Timmons Advertising Agency, 1. South Pinckney Street, seated at his desk.
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CUNA Information Desk

Date: 06 10 1941
Description: Man signing register at the CUNA (Credit Union National Association) information desk, 1342 East Washington Avenue.
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Senator Nye and Governor La Follette

Date: 06 15 1935
Description: U.S. Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota and Governor Phillip La Follette standing in the governor's office.
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Charles H. Hopkins

Date: 05 31 1935
Description: Charles H Hopkins, retiring postal employee, closing his rolltop desk for the last time. He was the superintendent of the East Side postal station, located...
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Mr. Edwin Schneiders

Date: 01 03 1934
Description: Portrait of Mr. Edwin Schneiders sitting at a desk.
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Oscar E. Olson, U.S. Weather Observer

Date: 06 26 1933
Description: U.S. weather observer, Oscar E. Olson, sitting at his desk, looking at a thermometer and wiping the sweat from the back of his neck on a hot summer day.
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Judge Patrick T. Stone

Date: 06 17 1933
Description: Portrait of U.S. Federal Judge Patrick T. Stone sitting at his desk.
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Placing Order for First Legal Beer

Date: 03 15 1933
Description: Donald Huseby, office manager of the Fauerbach Brewery, receiving from Herman Lochner, police reporter for the "Capital Times," an order for the first case...
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Mayor Law Sitting at Desk

Date: 12 01 1932
Description: Mayor James R. Law sitting at a desk signing a document in City Hall, 2-4 W. Mifflin Street.
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Mayor Law Takes Oath of Office

Date: 12 01 1932
Description: Mayor James R. Law standing at the City Clerk's counter taking oath of office being administered by the city clerk, John Fahning.
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Levitan Receives Tax Vouchers

Date: 06 15 1932
Description: Sol Levitan, Wisconsin State Treasurer, receives $750,000 in tax vouchers from a Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad executive.
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Governor La Follette Buying a "Buddy Poppy"

Date: 03 25 1932
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette buying a "buddy poppy" from two women in behalf of the American Legion. The governor is standing in his Wisconsin State Cap...
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William J. Danielson at His Desk

Date: 01 12 1932
Description: William J. Danielson, manager of the Theronoid Company, sitting at his desk. The company was located in Room 707-708, State Bank of Wisconsin, 1 West Main ...
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Mr. Bellam and George O'Connell

Date: 10 14 1931
Description: Mr. Bellam and George O'Connell discuss the "Forget-Me-Not" campaign for Disabled American Veterans.

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