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Moving the Gates of Heaven Synagogue Building

Date: 07 17 1971
Description: The moving of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue building from West Washington Avenue to James Madison Park.
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University of Wisconsin Registration

Date: 09 14 1967
Description: A group of students register for classes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Map or Atlas

Lake Mendota Shoreline Map

Date: 1942
Description: Detail of a Madison Sanborn Map showing the Lake Mendota shoreline. The area shown is between the Blackhawk Country Club and Eagle Heights Woods.
Photograph

Ray Charles

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Description: Ray Charles singing and playing piano during a performance.
Photograph

Bob Seger

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Description: Musician Bob Seger singing during a performance.
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Dancing at a Campaign Party

Date: 10 05 1986
Description: Long before Governor Earl conceded the race, some backers celebrated at his campaign party in Madison.
Photograph

Glenn Trudel

Date: 01 03 1980
Description: Quarter-length portrait of photojournalist Glenn Trudel.
Photograph

James "John" Adams Riley aka Snowball

Date: 1974
Description: Quarter-length portrait of James "John" Adams Riley aka Snowball.
Photograph

Ellsworth Snyder

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Description: Pianist Ellsworth Snyder posing in front of posters advertising his concerts.
Photograph

Reverend Wayne Dillabaugh and Jack McManus

Date: 06 27 1978
Description: Wayne Dillabaugh, left, poses with Jack McManus.
Photograph

B.B. King

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Description: Musician B.B. King playing his guitar "Lucille" in concert.
Photograph

Robin Zander

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Description: Robin Zander singing during a performance with his band Cheap Trick.
Photograph

Mrs. Roseline Peck

Date: 1874
Description: Waist-up portrait of Mrs. Roseline Peck, born 1808 - died 1898, the first white woman in Madison, Wisconsin. She was the wife of the first tavern keeper, E...
Photograph

Jimmy Cliff

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Description: Jimmy Cliff jumping up during a performance at the Orpheum Theater.
Photograph

Tom Petersson

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Description: Bassist Tom Petersson raising a hand during a performance with his band Cheap Trick.
Poster

D. W. Griffith "Intolerance" Poster

Date: 02 1971
Description: Poster advertising a screening of D. W. Griffith's Intolerance, held at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin Union Theater, February 18, 19...
Photograph

Doobie Brothers

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Description: A double exposure or altered print of The Doobie Brothers performing in concert.
Photograph

Little Feat

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Description: Lowell George (left) gives five to guest musician Leslie West during a performance.
Photograph

Frederic March Shoveling Snow

Date: 1920
Description: Winter scene with Frederic March as a young man in a coat and hat, outdoors shoveling snow.
Map or Atlas

Sanborn Map Detail of Langdon Street Area

Date: 1941
Description: A detail of a Sanborn map showing areas at Langdon and Henry Streets, including Lake Lawn Place.

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