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Ruth L. Brissee with Rifle and Dog

Date: 09 22 1933
Description: Ruth L. Brissee holding a rifle, standing with her dog in a garden at 2437 Fox Avenue. At age 15 she is the youngest huntress in Dane County.
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Betty Lou and Sue Thronson

Date: 08 16 1946
Description: Betty Lou (left) and Sue (right) Thronson, 251 Langdon Street, with their horse Gallant Lad.
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Governor Oscar Rennebohm Family

Date: 03 15 1947
Description: Group portrait of Governor Oscar Rennebohm and his family in the living room of their home at 201 Farwell Drive, Maple Bluff. Pictured in front of the fire...
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Jacqueline Simpson and Dog

Date: 10 30 1950
Description: Jacqueline, 14, daughter of Phyllis Simpson of 22 South Broom Street, posing with her German Shepherd dog, Queenie.
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Madison Saddle Club Horse Show

Date: 07 03 1952
Description: Bette Dolva standing outdoors at a fence with the horse "Yvonne's Stonewall Star."
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Lewis Arms and Poppy

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Description: Lewis Arms sits outside the Nob Hill Supper Club playing with a dog friend, Poppy.
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Kletzien Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: Mindy Kletzien, an animal lover, raises Nigerian Dwarf Goats. She competes at fairs in and out of the state.
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Heidi Lichtenberg with Wanda, Her Pet Chicken

Date: 2004
Description: Heidi Lichtenberg shows off her pet, Wanda, which she plans to enter in competition at the Dodge County Fair. Heidi says, "Chicken is not on my menu!"
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4-H Members Showing Bovines

Date: 1935
Description: Two young men who are 4-H members are each standing and holding a rope lead next to a young bovine, possibly at the Iron County Fair.
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Wisconsin Retriever Field Trials

Date: 06 19 1954
Description: John Romadha Jr. of Waukesha is shown with his dog, Kingswere's Black Ebony. The dog was a champion in the Wisconsin Retriever field trials at Westport.
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Girl with Cow

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Description: A girl is holding the lead of a cow grazing in the grass. Behind them is a fence, barn, and in the far background obscured by trees is a building that may ...
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Tom Simoc

Date: 1931
Description: Tom Simoc, 14, poses with a Guernsey cow near a log barn. On the reverse of the photograph is written, "Won prizes at Co. Fair, 1930." Tom was the son of N...
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Young Men Show Off Their Fish

Date: 06 1930
Description: Tom and Bill O'Dea pose with a large Northern Pike in front of their parent's garage door on Park Street. They are wearing one piece coveralls and boots. T...
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Beekeepers Standing in Apiary

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Description: A man and a boy pose standing in apiary surrounded by beehives. The man is holding a smoker.
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LeAnn Wenger, 1976 Buffalo County Honey Queen

Date: 1976
Description: LeAnn Wenger, the Buffalo County Honey Queen. Wenger's hometown is Fountain City, Wisconsin. She is standing in front of a honey display, wearing a Buffalo...
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Wisconsin Honey Queen

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Description: Studio portrait of the Wisconsin Honey Queen holding a jar of honey from Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. She is wearing a tiara and a sash reading "Wisconsin Hon...
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August Laechelt and Minnesota Honey Queen

Date: 1971
Description: August Laechelt (La Valle, Wisconsin) and the Minnesota State Honey Queen at the Minnesota State Fair. The Honey Queen is wearing a sash and tiara. Behind ...
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Edgar Krueger Posing with his Catch

Date: 1913
Description: Edgar Krueger posing with a skunk he caught. The skunk is hanging from the rifle he has resting on his shoulder.
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Displaying his Catch

Date: 1913
Description: Edgar Krueger posing with a mink he trapped. He is looking down at the mink, which he is holding up against the house, while holding his rifle in the other...
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Carl Has a Meal

Date: 1911
Description: Carl is sitting on a rock with a plate of food on his lap. His dog Diadem (Di) is at his side. One of the men is sitting behind them.

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