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Simons Family Portrait

Date: 1890
Description: Group portrait of two men and five women. On the ground in the center are hand fans, and a hat. Caption reads: "The Simons Family. Left to right, seated on...
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Willie Gowdy and Edward Alsworth Ross

Date: 1868
Description: Oval-framed portrait of two children, identified as Willie Gowdy (left) and Edward Alsworth Ross (right). Willie Gowdy was Edward's half-brother.
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Edward and Gilbert Ross

Date: 1925
Description: UW-Madison sociology professor Edward Alsworth Ross posing with his arm around his son Gilbert. They are standing outdoors; both men are wearing coats, and...
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William F. Allen and Son, Will

Date: 1889
Description: Professor William F. Allen seated and writing at a desk in the study of his home at 228 Langdon St. His son Will is seated in a chair and reading. A large ...
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Family Group Posed Outdoors

Date: 1907
Description: View of twelve people, men, women, and children, posing together in front of a building.
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The Ivan A. Nestingen Family

Date: 01 28 1961
Description: The Ivan A. Nestingen family poses with a congratulatory bouquet celebrating Mayor Nestingen's appointment as undersecretary of the United States Departmen...
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: Cynthia (Tia) Nelson, age 4, wanting a little attention from her mother, Mrs. Gaylord Nelson just before Governor Gaylord Nelson takes his oath of office i...
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Dream House Built from Plans in Newspaper

Date: 11 29 1960
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. (Schim) Elliott and son Michael in the living room of their house built as their "dream home" from plans in the Wisconsin State J...
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Atomic Fallout Shelter Demonstration Project at 457 Togstad Glen

Date: 11 18 1960
Description: An atomic fallout shelter is on display at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Hamann, 457 Togstad Glen. The shelter was built by the federal Office of Civi...
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Mrs. Jessie E. Manchester and Morgan Manchester

Date: 11 03 1960
Description: Jessie E. Manchester, widow of merchant Harry S. Manchester, and her son, Morgan Manchester, president of Manchester's, at the grand opening of the firm's ...
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Manchester's Third Store Opening

Date: 11 03 1960
Description: Jessie E. Manchester, widow of merchant Harry S. Manchester, prepares to snip the ribbon officially opening the third store at the Westgate Shopping Center...
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Children Playing in Autumn Leaves

Date: 10 21 1960
Description: From left to right, smiling Gary Winner, Paula Schmarch and Stanley Schmarch, sitting in a pile of leaves.
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Children Playing in Autumn Leaves

Date: 10 23 1960
Description: Five year-old Paula Scharch, and her brother Stanley, age three, tossing leaves.
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Rio Family Harvesting Cherries

Date: 1963
Description: Migrant workers from Mexico, Joe Rio, his wife, and six of their eleven children, pose for a photo during a cherry harvest.
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Swiss Cheese Maker's Family

Date: 1905
Description: Group portrait of 7 family members and a dog posing outside a home. Caption on envelope reads: "Family of Swiss Cheese makers. 1905."
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Chief Winneshiek in Camp

Date: 1888
Description: Outdoor group portrait of a man, woman, and three children. The man is holding a rifle. Caption reads: "Chief Winneshiek. Picture taken in camp near Founta...
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John and Mary Canoe with Children and Visitors

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Description: Group portrait of several adults and children. Caption reads: "Winnebago Family and white visitors, 'John Canoe' and his family of two children."
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Miriam Bennett and Mrs. Dyer at Bennett Studio

Date: 1956
Description: Three women adjust a large camera, while two men look on. Caption reads: "Wisconsin Dells, Wis. 1956. Miriam Bennett, daughter of Henry H. Bennett, noted 1...
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Wallace Wicoff, Man of the Year

Date: 1951
Description: A man sits at a small table with his three children in a living room. Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. 1951-1952. Wallace Wicoff, chosen Man of the Year, with...
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First Grandchild of the University of Wisconsin President

Date: 10 13 1960
Description: Grandmother Mrs. Constance Elvehjem and her daughter Mrs. Peggy Henninger admire the first granddaughter, Laurie Henninger.

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