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Man Practicing Archery

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Description: Man holding bow during archery practice.
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July 4th Parade

Date: 07 04 1944
Description: People riding decorated bicycles in a 4th of July parade.
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Greendale, Wisconsin 1938-2013 Diamond Celebration

Date: 2013
Description: Color postcard of an illustration called "Time and Place" by Jason Van Roo. Caption reads: "Greendale, Wisconsin 1938-2013 Diamond Celebration, Wis." Text...
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Men Working a Game Booth

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: Men from the armed forces working a game booth at a Civilian Defense Rally. Their hats are embroidered with the text "Greendale Wisconsin."
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Picnic Tables at Picnic Grove

Date: 1939
Description: Two picnic tables in a clearing at picnic grove.
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Ice Cream Stand at Civilian Defense Rally

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: A scene from the Greendale Civilian Defense Rally. Mothers and children sit at a picnic table outside of the "Bendfelt House of Fine Ice Cream" stand opera...
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Bookcases, Endtables and Other Crafts at Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: Bookcase, end tables, pictures, and other crafts at a hobby show.
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Little Girl

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: A little girl at a Civilian Defense Rally.
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Girls Riding Bicycles

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: Girls riding bicycles at a Civilian Defense Rally. The Greendale Village Hall with clock tower is visible in the background, and the street has been blocke...
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Man Ordering Beer at Civilian Defense Rally

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: A man orders a beer from the outdoor bar at a Civil Defense Rally. The banners on the booth read "Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer On Draft" and "Greendale Civilian ...
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Three Children Painting At A Table

Date: 1939
Description: Three boys painting with watercolors at a folding table. They appear to be on a porch.
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Children and Adults at Wading Pool

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Description: A group of children and adults at a wading pool in a park.
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Craft Objects at Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: Wooden tables and other crafts on display at a craft show in a room with a high ceiling.
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Children Riding Ponies

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: Children riding ponies in a roped-off area in a park at a Civilian Defense Rally.
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Quilts at Hobby Show

Date: 05 13 1939
Description: A hobby show with quilts hanging on the wall, as well as tables with other crafted goods in a room with a high ceiling.
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Children Playing on Swing Set

Date: 1939
Description: Four children, one boy and three girls, playing on a a swing set outside of a brick building, probably a school.
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Police Office Standing in front of Outdoor Bar

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: A police officer stands in front of an outdoor bar at a Civilian Defense Rally.
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Woman and Children at Cake Table

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: A woman and children sit around a picnic table with a variety of cakes displayed.
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Women Working Ceramic Booth

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: Women selling ceramics behind a booth at a Civilian Defense Rally. The elevated announcers booth is visible in the background.
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Decorating Fourth of July Float

Date: 07 04 1944
Description: Group of people decorating the Garden Queen float for a Fourth of July parade near a large garage. The float reads "Greendale-The Garden City," "Pop. 2800"...

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