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University of California Rowing Crew

Date: 06 07 1956
Description: Nine men from the University of California rowing crew are holding eight oars while standing on a dock on the University of Wisconsin campus. Posing in the...
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University of Wisconsin vs. California Crew Race

Date: 06 09 1956
Description: University of Wisconsin Badgers oarsmen pull away from the California Bears in a varsity crew race on Lake Mendota.
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U.W. vs. Stanford Crew

Date: 06 15 1956
Description: Action shot of the University of Wisconsin vs. Stanford varsity crew race on Lake Mendota. Stanford's crew, in the foreground, pulls across the finish line...
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University of Wisconsin Rowing Meet

Date: 05 09 1959
Description: The University of Wisconsin rowing crew gives coxswain Palmer Taylor the traditional heave-ho into Lake Mendota after the Badger crew defeated MIT, Columbi...
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Victorious Badgers Hold IRA Trophy

Date: 06 20 1959
Description: The Wisconsin rowing team returns to Madison with the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) trophy from the IRA varsity rowing event. Shown (left to rig...
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Victorious Badgers Return with IRA Trophy

Date: 06 19 1959
Description: Professor Ray Dvorak, U.W. Band Director, and fourteen band members put on a resounding reception for the U.W. Rowing team when they arrived at the Milwauk...
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Lady Rowing on Lake Mendota with Cat

Date: 1895
Description: A woman wearing a hat, high-collared blouse, jacket, and long skirt sits in a rowboat while rowing a small boat, presumably on Lake Mendota. A cat sits at ...
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University Rowing Crew Races

Date: 06 11 1960
Description: View across water towards the victorious and still undefeated California Golden Bears shoulder their coxswain Arlen Lackey, and are heading down a boat ram...
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University of Wisconsin Varsity Crew Races Wayne (Michigan) State and Junior Varsity Crews

Date: 05 06 1961
Description: The U.W. varsity crew racing against the Wayne State (Michigan) and U.W. junior varsity crews on Lake Mendota.
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U.W. Varsity Crew Workout

Date: 04 26 1961
Description: The University of Wisconsin varsity crew preparing to launch its shell on Lake Mendota for a workout. Visible (L-R) are Don Erbach and Phil Monk.
Photograph

U.W. Crew Members Build Snowman

Date: 01 17 1964
Description: Members of the U.W. crew build a snowman prior to their departure with their coach, Norm Sonju, for a rowing event in Winter Park, Florida. Shown (L-R) are...
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Wisconsin Crew Paddling Down the Yahara

Date: 03 28 1964
Description: The University of Wisconsin crew is rowing down the Yahara River on a practice run, the four oarsmen stirring the water as they go.
Painting

Boats on Lake Mendota

Date: 1905
Description: Watercolor painting of boats and sailboats on Lake Mendota, looking towards Maple Bluff, perhaps from Governor's Island or Rocky Roost.
Photograph

Sailboats on Lake Monona

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Description: View across water towards two men in a rowboat who are looking out at sailboats on Lake Monona. In the background is the far shoreline.
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Young Karl Fauerbach

Date: 1921
Description: College student Karl Fauerbach is shown rowing for the University of Wisconsin-Madison crew team.
Postcard

View of Madison from Assembly Grounds

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Description: View of the Madison skyline featuring a church and the original Capitol from across Lake Monona near Olin Park. A man is in a rowboat on the lake. Caption ...
Postcard

Williamson Street Bridge, Yahara Parkway

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Description: View of the Yahara River as it passes under the Williamson Street Bridge. Two people are in a rowboat near the bridge. Two boats are tied up near the shore...

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