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Keeping Animals Healthy at the Henry Vilas Zoo

Date: 12 10 1958
Description: Joey the kangaroo is cared for by Harold Hayes, zoo director, and veterinarian Dr. A.M. McDonald at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
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Keeping Animals Healthy at the Henry Vilas Zoo

Date: 12 10 1958
Description: Harold Hayes, zoo director, and veterinarian Dr. A.M. McDonald discuss findings shown under the microscope at the Henry Vilas Zoo.
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Post Office Block

Date: 02 23 1907
Description: Text on front reads: "Post Office Building, Whitehall, Wis." Known as the "Post Office Block," the building was constructed in 1898 by postmaster Christoph...
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Two Pomeranians

Date: 01 17 1935
Description: "Joanne" and "Dee Dee" — two Pomeranians owned by J.P. (Medora) West. West Veterinary Hospital. 753 East Washington Avenue.
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Scotch Terrier

Date: 01 17 1935
Description: "Jock" the Scotch Terrier owned by Mrs. Thomas J. (Geraldine) Stavrum. 1817 Kendall Avenue.
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Two Chihuahua Dogs

Date: 01 17 1935
Description: "Chickie" and "Wee Wee," two Chihuahua dogs owned by Mrs. J.P. Medora West, 753 E. Washington Avenue. West Veterinary Hospital.
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English Bulldog

Date: 01 17 1935
Description: Indoor portrait at Reading Animal Hospital of "Jack," an English Bulldog, owned by Betsy Jackman. 802 E. Gorham Street.
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You Can't Keep Veterinarian Down on Farm

Date: 05 19 1954
Description: Mrs. Helen Cole has veterinarian Dr. R.H. Romaker exam her Pekingese cat at the Romaker Animal Hospital at 830 East Broadway Road.
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You Can't Keep Veterinarian Down on Farm

Date: 05 19 1954
Description: Ed Linden riding his horse "Big Red" to the front door of the Romaker Animal Hospital at 830 East Broadway Road to have veterinarian Dr. R.H. Romaker give ...
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You Can't Keep Veterinarian Down on Farm

Date: 05 19 1954
Description: Farmer George Stenjen (right) helping veterinarian Dr. R.H. Romaker (left) coax a calf into a stanchion for a brucellosis vaccination.
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You Can't Keep Veterinarian Down on Farm

Date: 05 19 1954
Description: Veterinarian Dr. R.H. Romaker taking a call from one of his clients.
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Goldie's Unmatched Pear and Veterinary Clinic

Date: 1973
Description: View across West Gorham Street towards a commercial building with Goldie's Unmatched Pear, and a Veterinary Clinic. A sign on the left, with an arrow point...
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Dr. David Roberts Ratu-Bait

Date: 08 10 1954
Description: Studio photograph of a one-pound can of Dr. David Roberts Ratu-Bait containing Warfarin. The active ingredient is an anti-coagulate which prevents a block ...
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Third and Main Street Scene

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Description: View from Third and Main Street of storefronts. There is signage for the Tetzlaff and Co. Building Materials above a pile of bricks in a sideyard near the ...
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Indian Doctor

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Description: An Indian doctor treats a lame horse at the He-he grounds at the Warm Springs Agency in Oregon.
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Samson Passes Away

Date: 11 28 1981
Description: Veterinarians examining Samson, the Milwaukee Zoo's star 32-year-old gorilla, after attempting to revive him after he had collapsed while feeding in the zo...
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Rhudra Gets Surgery

Date: 12 13 1985
Description: Overhead view of Rhudra, an Indian rhinoceros, receiving surgery for a non-healing wound on the sole of his right, rear foot at the Milwaukee County Zoo. T...
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Women's Auxiliary of Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

Date: 10 08 1954
Description: Group portrait of the officers of the Women's Auxiliary of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association during a meeting at Nakoma Country Club. Seated lef...
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Smokey Bear with Dr. Edwin J. Smith

Date: 1950
Description: Smokey Bear cub receives treatment from Dr. Edwin J. Smith of Santa Fe, for burns he suffered in a forest fire.
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Veterinarian Broadside

Date: 1870
Description: Broadside issued by veterinarian E.W. Palmer of Garden Prairie, Iowa, advertising his large animal services including his weekly Saturday clinic at Moffatt...

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