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Locomotive No. 539

Date: 1882
Description: View across railroad tracks of two men posing near the right side of locomotive no. 539 on another set of railroad tracks. The locomotive was built by the ...
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Air Pollution Inspector

Date: 1975
Description: Color photograph of an air pollution inspector wearing sunglasses is holding his badge near the door emblem on his International Scout II pickup. The truck...
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Governor Kohler on Inauguration Day

Date: 01 01 1951
Description: Newly inaugurated Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr. sits at his desk in the Governor's office. Behind him are several bouquets of flowers and a Wisconsin flag...
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School Architecture Exhibit

Date: 08 16 1944
Description: John J. Flad, architect, and John Guy Fowlkes, professor of education at the University of Wisconsin, viewing the exhibit "Modern Architecture for Modern S...
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The Photographer Accepts His Award

Date: 1985
Description: Jim Widmer accepts an award for his service to the athletic program at Lomira High School.
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Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 1968
Description: Portrait of Wilbur J. Cohen sitting at his desk as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Social Security Administration was his responsibility.
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John Byrnes

Date: 1967
Description: A casual portrait of John W. Byrnes seated at a desk, with a "Member Of Congress" plaque on the wall behind him.
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David Obey and Scott Lilly

Date: 1994
Description: Congressman and Chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee David Obey and Scott Lilly stand on either side of the double doors leading into the offi...
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Brandmeyer's Barber Shop

Date: 03 1930
Description: Two barbers standing and posing on the sidewalk in front of the James J. Brandmeyer Barber Shop at 404 W. Lakeside Street. A sign in the window advertises ...
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Newton Minow and Bill Henry

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Description: Newton Minow and Bill Henry stand together in front of an American Flag and a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plaque.
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Brooks McCormick with Unidentified Man

Date: 03 1979
Description: View down long, shiny conference table towards Brooks McCormick and an unidentified man sitting together. On the wall behind them is a sign or projection t...
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Brooks McCormick with Unidentified Man

Date: 1969
Description: Brooks McCormick standing outdoors next to an unidentified man who is holding an International Pay Hauler toy truck in his hands. Behind them a man stands ...
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Brooks McCormick

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Description: Brooks McCormick standing behind the microphone at a podium with his arm raised in a gesture. The name tag on his suit coat pocket reads: "Brooks McCormick...
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Brooks McCormick

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Description: Quarter-length portrait of Brooks McCormick. Behind him is an instrument panel, with the name "Ingersol" on it.
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Two Managers Posing with Large Machine at Gisholt Machine Company

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Description: Two men in button-down shirts and neckties are standing in front of a large metal tooling machine in a corner of the Gisholt Machine Company factory. Large...
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Man Working on Assembly Line

Date: 12 20 1920
Description: A man wearing overalls, a coat, necktie and hat is standing next to machinery on an assembly line. The sign on the machine reads: "Oil all spindle bearing ...
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Robert Hall

Date: 08 1951
Description: Robert Hall, curator of anthropological materials, standing in the anthropology room of the Wisconsin Historical Museum.

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