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Camp Randall Stadium

Date: 1909
Description: Elevated view of a football game at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Spectators are standing and sitting in the stands in the f...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Gymnasium Dedication

Date: 1894
Description: Elevated view of large crowd gathered to witness the dedication ceremony for the University of Wisconsin-Madison gymnasium.
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Madison East High School Spring Dance

Date: 04 08 1952
Description: David Martinson, junior class president, and his date, Mary Fairbanks, will reign over the Madison East High School junior-senior class spring dance, "Gard...
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The Phillips Family

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Description: The members of the Phillips family stand on the lawn outside of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Armory (Red Gym or Old Red).
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Spring Snow

Date: 01 26 1959
Description: Two women, seen from behind, are using umbrellas while walking on a snowy sidewalk on the first block of East Main Street on the Capitol Square in Madison.
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Main Street on the Square

Date: 1900
Description: View down Main Street on the Capitol Square. Caption reads: "Main Street, looking West."
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Man Relaxing at Brittingham Park

Date: 06 01 1957
Description: A man relaxes with an umbrella on the shore of Monona Bay in Brittingham Park on the first sunny day in Madison for a long time.
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Madison Figure Skating Club Winter Party

Date: 01 21 1954
Description: Members of the Madison Figure Skating Club held their annual winter party at the Truax Field Arena. The event was organized on a circus theme. Dorothy Maso...
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Madison Woman's Club Birthday Party

Date: 04 18 1954
Description: One of a series of scenes from the dramatic production "Down Memory Lane," presented in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Madison ...
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Crowd around Fountain

Date: 1898
Description: Crowd around fountain at Wisconsin State Capitol for a 50-year celebration. There are decorations hanging from the fountain, and flower arrangements are ar...
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Sea Lions

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Description: Visitors to the zoo watching two sea lions. Although not internally identified, this image is thought to represent Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). It app...
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Madison Women's Interclub Golf Play

Date: 08 07 1958
Description: Checking the scoreboard are three of the low handicap 18 hole players at the annual Women's Interclub golf play between the women golfers of the three Madi...
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Sybil Hanks and Family

Date: 06 07 1880
Description: Formal studio portrait of Sybil P. Hanks, her two sisters, DeWitt Ramsey, and another man.
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Methodist Hospital Sun Roof

Date: 1930
Description: Sunroof of the Methodist Hospital, showing patients, nurses, and a view of Lake Monona in the background.
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Wisconsin Central Airlines Dedication

Date: 08 03 1948
Description: Margaret McGuire, Alice in Dairyland, at left, christens the "Northliner Alice in Dairyland" with a bottle of milk at the Madison municipal airport, with N...
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A Day in the Park

Date: 1903
Description: Family group enjoying themselves on the lawn in Tenney Park.
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Women at Nakoma Golf Course

Date: 07 20 1932
Description: Outdoor group portrait of women at Nakoma Golf Course on Guest Day.
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Eagle Effigy Mound

Date: 07 30 1910
Description: Group of people standing on an eagle effigy mound on State Hospital grounds.
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Charmany Farms of Bancroft Dairy and Bancroft Dairy

Date: 1951
Description: Illustrated postcard view of the exterior of Bancroft Dairy, and an inset at top left of Charmany Farms. Near the entrance of the dairy are chairs set arou...
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"Minorettes" Quartet in Costume

Date: 05 01 1951
Description: Four women are posing in costume. Caption reads: "The 'Minorettes' Quartet who sang for the 50th anniversary banquet of the Madison Art Association Memoria...

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