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Christmas Tree on Bascom Hill

Date: 1960
Description: Elevated view looking east from Lincoln Terrace on Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument is in the foreground and...
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Raising "Wisconsin" Statue

Date: 07 1914
Description: Starting to raise "Wisconsin" statue onto the dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol (the fourth State Capitol, the third in Madison, 1906 - ). The gilded bro...
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Unveiling a Painting of Governor Schmedeman

Date: 01 05 1935
Description: Portrait of Governor Albert G. Schmedeman, painted by Merton Grenhagen, in the gallery of governors at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Mary and Shurley, daugh...
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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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Governor Philip F. La Follette

Date: 11 24 1931
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette delivers a special message on welfare relief to a special session of the legislature in the assembly chamber of the Wisconsi...
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Abraham Lincoln Portrait and Impersonator

Date: 10 28 1931
Description: Abraham Lincoln impersonator, Charles E. Bull, of Hollywood, California, and Jesse S. Meyers, commander of the Madison G.A.R. post, stand in front of a por...
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University of Wisconsin Marching Band

Date: 10 11 1930
Description: Elevated view of the University of Wisconsin marching band forming the word "DAD" on the football field at the Wisconsin vs. University of Chicago game. Lo...
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Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 03 30 1928
Description: Wisconsin State Capitol night view.
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Wisconsin State Capitol Dome

Date: 1931
Description: Wisconsin State Capitol dome, showing the statue "Wisconsin" by Daniel Chester French.
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Mayor Soglin as Honorary Host

Date: 06 27 1990
Description: Mayor Soglin standing at the microphone as Honorary Host of Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Concerts on the Square.

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