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Sites of Madison — Collage

Date: 1960
Description: Views of popular sites in Madison. Numerous different types of recreation are depicted, along with popular sites such as the Wisconsin State Capitol buildi...
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Newhall House Fire

Date: 01 09 1883
Description: A large crowd is on the street surrounding the burning building. Fire fighters are struggling with horses pulling the fire engine, and on the left a group...
Poster

Nitty Gritty "Live Rock" Poster

Date: 12 08 1970
Description: Poster advertising live music at the Nitty Gritty. The noted bands are Capt. Billy's Whiz Bang and Spectre Inc. The text is in the shape of a hot air ballo...
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Back of 1960's Wisconsin Dells Brochure

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Description: Back fold of a Wisconsin Dells promotional brochure featuring a simplified Wisconsin highway map with directions to the Dells, and a drawing of a family dr...
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Wisconsin : Home of the Muskie

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Description: Wisconsin promotional decal with a drawing of a hooked muskellunge leaping out of the water.
Photograph

Wisconsin Deer Decal

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Description: Wisconsin promotional decal featuring a drawing of a deer.
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Wisconsin Native American Decal

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Description: Wisconsin promotional decal with a drawing of a Native American sitting cross-legged, wearing a headdress, buckskin, and moccasins, and holding a calumet p...
Newspaper Article/Clipping

Pointer Article

Date: 04 23 1983
Description: Article from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student newspaper Pointer titled "LAND of the giant-killers: David wins again" detailing the succ...
Document

Examples of Figures Showing Radiation Pathways

Date: 07 1976
Description: Diagram showing environmental means by which humans can be exposed to radiation from nuclear power plants.
Magazine or Periodical

The Velocipede Mania — What It May Come To!

Date: 05 01 1869
Description: Humorous engraved image showing a street scene crowded with people riding bicycles. In the background are businesses identified as J. Shanks Livery Stable,...
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Safety First

Date: 1914
Description: Stamp promoting Northwestern National Insurance Company of Milwaukee. Stamp includes a drawing of a fireman with hose, and the text reads: "Safety First. I...
Poster

"Fernruf aus Chicago" (Chicago Calling) Film Poster

Date: 1957
Description: German film poster for the American film. Illustrated image of a man's face. Behind him are telephone poles and lines against a blue background.
Postcard

"Proud Mary" Est. 1887

Date: 1887
Description: Black and white illustration of the Proud Mary Hotel (now the Whistling Swan).
Postcard

Hotel Northland

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Description: Illustrated postcard of Hotel Northland. Caption reads: "Hotel Northland, Green Bay, Wisconsin." Text on reverse reads: "Hotel Northland, Green Bay, Wiscon...
Historical Object

Roxbury Tavern Server's Ticket

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Description: Unused server's ticket from the Roxbury Tavern. There is a drawing of the building in the upper right of the ticket.
Postcard

Main Street

Date: 1995
Description: Text on front reads: "Main Street, Watertown, Wisconsin." On the reverse: "Front: A present day view of Main Street in downtown Watertown, Wisconsin, sketc...

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