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War Bride and Groom Back From Spain

Date: 01 04 1938
Description: A man and woman are seated in front of a flag and next to two posters. Caption reads: "War Bride and Groom Back From Spain. New York, N.Y. — Captain Hans A...
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Bond Drive at McCormick Works

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Description: Elevated view of large crowd in factory yard.
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Set of Luggage

Date: 01 12 1952
Description: Two men and a woman are posing while standing behind a table. One of the men has his arm around the other. A set of luggage is on the table in front of the...
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Manufacturing Area at McCormick Works

Date: 02 15 1919
Description: Machine on factory floor. There are parts and a barrel, and a U.S. flag in the background.
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International Harvester Concept Vehicle

Date: 08 23 1978
Description: People examining the International Harvester concept vehicle. News Photo sheet reads: "This new International Harvester concept vehicle was the feature att...
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Plea for Public Power

Date: 06 26 1954
Description: A man stands at a podium and reads from a sheet of paper. Several men are seated at tables and desks, and are looking at him. Caption reads: "PLEA FOR PUBL...
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Lone Rock Above the Wisconsin River

Date: 1907
Description: Elevated view across river from the top of a cliff towards buildings along the the top of the cliffs on the opposite side. Far below a group of people are ...
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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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State Highway Improvements Public Hearing

Date: 11 09 1960
Description: A display to illustrate proposed improvements to the Madison Beltline highway at a hearing in the City-County Building by the State Highway Commission.
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Vice President Nixon Makes a Campaign Stop in Madison

Date: 11 07 1960
Description: Then-Vice President Nixon on the speakers platform during a presidential campaign stop at the Madison Municipal airport. With him are his wife, Pat; injure...
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Veterans Day

Date: 11 11 1960
Description: Outdoor portrait of a woman holding a US flag. "Many women - like this one — became misty-eyed during the solemn Veterans Day ceremony as they thought of t...
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Vice President Richard Nixon Makes a Campaign Stop in Madison

Date: 11 07 1960
Description: Then-Vice President Richard Nixon addresses a crowd at the Madison Municipal Airport while campaigning for the 1960 Presidential election.
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Freedom Train Advertisement

Date: 09 04 1947
Description: An outdoor advertisement of a railroad train and three men playing a fife and drums. A U.S. Flag is behind them. The text reads: "Watch for the Freedom Tra...
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Sigrid Schultz Speaking at a Victory Rally

Date: 02 22 1944
Description: Sigrid Schultz speaks to a large audience at a victory rally in a recreation hall.
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Sigrid Schultz at a Podium

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Description: Sigrid Schultz speaks at a podium while on a lecture circuit.
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Platoon 3065 U.S. Marine Corps

Date: 1968
Description: Group portrait of men posing outdoors, including Fernando Rodriguez. The sign in front reads: "Platoon 3065 U.S. Marine Corps, San Diego, 1968, U.S. Marine...
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Heidelberg Central Parts Depot Inauguration

Date: 03 28 1968
Description: Exterior view of the depot in Germany. Men wearing suits are standing in front of the building looking towards the band on the right. Caption reads: "The b...
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Wisconsin GOP Headquarters Staff Prepare to Leave for the Republican National Convention

Date: 07 21 1960
Description: Members of the Wisconsin GOP headquarters staff prepare to leave for the Republican National Convention to be held at the Executive House Hotel in Chicago....
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Madison Neighborhoods 4th of July Celebrations

Date: 07 04 1960
Description: The 4th of July is celebrated in Madison with a water ski show on Lake Monona.
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Viking Ship

Date: 1893
Description: View of a replica Viking Ship that sailed from Norway to the United States for the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Three men are standing on shore in front o...

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