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Birthplace of Republican Party

Date: 1929
Description: 75th anniversary celebration of the birth of the Republican Party at Ripon. Governor Walter J. Kohler, Sr., stands on the podium in front of the Little Whi...
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American Library Association Group Portrait

Date: 07 08 1901
Description: Group portrait of members of the American Library Association, Madison, Wisconsin. East front of Wisconsin State Historical Library Building. Charles A. Cu...
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Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room

Date: 1901
Description: Library Reading Room as completed in 1901, showing skylights and ceiling fixtures, library tables and lights, and many University of Wisconsin students at ...
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Historical Society Reading Room

Date: 1904
Description: University of Wisconsin students (primarily women) studying in the Historical Society Library Reading Room. On the left is the Visitors Gallery.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Speaks Outdoors

Date: 08 09 1934
Description: Franklin D. Roosevelt speaking from a stage to a crowd. On the stage from left to right are: Louis Howe, Governor Schmedeman (in white), Senator Robert M. ...
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Wisconsin Historical Society Library

Date: 1905
Description: Interior of the Wisconsin Historical Society library.
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Nehru Visit to Madison

Date: 11 04 1949
Description: Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru of India speaking to a crowd gathered at the U.W. Union Terrace from a Union Theater outdoor balcony.
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Studying in the Historical Society Library

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Description: University students studying in the wisconsin Historical Society's library reading room. This view is undated, but the presence of the microfilm viewing ro...
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Historical Society Reading Room

Date: 1908
Description: Elevated view of the length of the Historical Society Library Reading Room, including tables, chairs, lamps and skylight.
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Ocean Grove Auditorium

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Description: View from balcony of Ocean Grove Auditorium, built in 1894. The vast seating provided space for the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. A platform stands...
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Fairbanks Museum of Natural History

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Description: Elevated interior view of the Fairbanks Museum of Natural History taken from the balcony. Established in 1891, the museum features animals and artifacts. A...
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Library Reading Room at New York University

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Description: Elevated view of New York University's library reading room taken from the upper level balcony. Founded in 1831, the university's reading room features lar...
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Library Interior

Date: 2010
Description: Interior view of La Crosse library. Two men are talking near a display of books. A balcony in the background has a display of quilts.
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Cerami's Island View Hotel Motel Resort

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Description: Color postcard of an aerial view of Cerami's Island View Hotel Motel Resort on the shore of Brown's Lake.
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St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church

Date: 02 08 1978
Description: "St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. On the first day of Lent, Pastor Paul Kante preaches to his congregation."
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Newhall House Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of Newhall House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a three-quarter view of the hotel, including people strolling on the grounds and near the entranc...
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Plankinton House Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of Plankinton House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a three-quarter view of the hotel and traffic in the street, including people on foot, on hors...
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International Garbage Truck in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Date: 1970
Description: City street in Puerto Rico, seemingly at dusk. Shop windows are brightly lit, and a man leans against one while reading a newspaper. Other men are having t...
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University of Wisconsin Graduation Ceremony

Date: 06 16 1958
Description: View of the University of Wisconsin's graduation ceremonies as seen from the balcony overlooking the side of the stage. Special guests are seated on the st...
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Military Railway Service Christmas Dinner Menu

Date: 12 25 1942
Description: Front cover and menu from the Christmas program at the headquarters of the Military Railway Service at Fort Snelling, with a three-quarter view of the buil...

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