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Scout Stereo

Date: 08 23 1978
Description: Close-up of the Scout stereo. News Photo sheet reads: "AM-FM four-speaker stereo, available with (pictured) or without an 8-track tape player is a factory ...
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Mr. Oakie

Date: 1952
Description: A man sits at a desk, with one hand on a book and the other adjusting a radio. Caption reads: "Madison, Wis. 1950-4. Mr. Oakie, local police official."
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Hinman House Interior

Date: 09 01 1928
Description: Albert Hinman Residence, 1 Vista Road. Shows the living room with fireplace, bookcases, radio, desk and stairway.
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Hinman House Interior

Date: 09 28 1928
Description: Albert Hinman Residence, 1 Vista Road, showing the living room interior with fireplace and bookcase detail. There is a floor model radio on the right.
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Radio Display

Date: 09 26 1930
Description: Silvertone radio display at Sears Roebuck and Co. at 313-315 State Street.
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Man with Radio

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Description: A man is sitting and adjusting a radio.
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Vacuum Tube Parts

Date: 1917
Description: The completed internal parts of a vacuum tube (power tube).
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Early Radio Transmitter and Vacuum Tube

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Description: A radio transmitter tuner and vacuum tube. The tube was built by Cyril Moreau Jansky and the transmitter was most likely built by him as well.
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Early Vacuum Tube

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Description: A vacuum tube built by Cyril Moreau Jansky for WHA radio station at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
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Original Transmitting Equipment

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Description: The original transmitting equipment for WHA, the oldest radio station in the nation. The telephone pictured served as a microphone. The station was in the ...
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Naval Training School, Division #70, Trainees

Date: 07 07 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #70, trainees at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Naval Training School, Division #56, Trainees

Date: 03 31 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #56, trainees, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Naval Training School, Division #55, Trainees

Date: 03 31 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School(Radio), Divison #55, trainees, University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Majestic Radio Sales Co. Booth

Date: 08 20 1930
Description: Salesman standing in front of Majestic Radio Sales Co., (122 E. Washington Avenue), with a booth at the Dane County Fair.
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Naval Training School, Division #71, Trainees

Date: 07 21 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #71, trainees at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Naval Training School, Division #65, Trainees

Date: 06 02 1945
Description: Group portrait of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio), Division #65, trainees at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Wisconsin Telephone Company Antenna

Date: 04 13 1948
Description: Wisconsin Telephone Company, 122 West Main Street, showing an antenna on top of the building for use with mobile telephone service.
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Stromberg-Carlson Radio

Date: 08 17 1929
Description: Stromberg-Carlson Radio and speaker.
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Stromberg-Carlson Radio

Date: 08 17 1929
Description: Stromberg-Carlson Radio showing the radio and a speaker.
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Steinhauer Garage Booth at ESBMA Fall Festival

Date: 09 11 1929
Description: Henry C. Steinhauer Radio Company booth at ESBMA fall festival. The booth is featuring Sparton, Temple, Philco, and Crosley radios.

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