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Capitol Oil Corporation Exhibit

Date: 02 12 1934
Description: Two men stand with the Capitol Oil Corporation display at the Madison Auto Show. The exhibit features "Tiolene Motor Oil," "Bowes Seal Fast," "Purol-Pep g...
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Daniel Hoan Speaking to a Crowd

Date: 1919
Description: Elevated view of Mayor Hoan speaking to a crowd at the Seaman Body Corporation.
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Smokey Bear and Homer C. Pickens with Airplane

Date: 1950
Description: Smokey Bear cub and his handler, Homer C. Pickens, pose by a Piper Aircraft Corporation airplane named in Smokey's honor prior to flying to Washington, D.C...
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Kimberly-Clark Paper Mill

Date: 1948
Description: The Kimberly-Clark paper mill on the Fox River.
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The Ships are Coming

Date: 1917
Description: Poster with an illustration of a bird's-eye view of a large bald eagle flying over a convoy of ships, which are headed towards a fire or explosion over the...
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Kimberly-Clark Paper Mill

Date: 1948
Description: Aerial view of the Kimberly-Clark Paper Mill on the Fox River, just east of Appleton.
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Marinette Harbor

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Description: Aerial view of Marinette Harbor looking out towards Lake Superior. A lighthouse and breakwater extend out into the lake. Industrial buildings, cranes, and ...
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Airplane "William Horlick" in Antarctica

Date: 1938
Description: Curtiss-Wright Condor biplane named "William Horlick" outfitted with skis for use during Adm. Richard E. Byrd's second Antarctic expedition, 1933-35. The ...
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Aerial View of Atwood Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue Intersection

Date: 1945
Description: An aerial view, looking northeast, that includes the intersection at Atwood and Fair Oaks Avenues. Elmside Circle Park is on the bottom left. The Madison-K...
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Courteous Driver of the Week

Date: 03 28 1947
Description: Pictured are Lawrence E. Bowers, seated in his car, and police officer, Robert O'Brien, who is giving Mr. Bowers an award for courteous driving. Mr. Bowers...
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Reading in the Car

Date: 1934
Description: Philip George Brumder reading a magazine in the back seat of a car, while leaning against the side with his feet up on the seat. He is wearing a cap and ha...

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