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Brine Tanks

Date: 
Description: Brine tanks and people in the background.
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Logging Scene

Date: 1903
Description: Group of people standing around a tall stack of logs chained together on a sled. People are in a horse-drawn sled on the right. Caption reads: "Logging Sce...
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Three People on Raft

Date: 1910
Description: Three people on a raft, all wearing blue shirts. Two of the people are standing and holding shields and spears, while the third person is sitting in the mi...
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Military Personnel and Civilians near Lawson Air Liner

Date: 1919
Description: Several people are standing near a Lawson Air Liner. A number of people are wearing military uniforms, and others are wearing civilian clothes. Buildings a...
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Group of People with Lawson Air Liner

Date: 1919
Description: Several people are standing in the foreground, with a Lawson Air Liner behind them. Through the cockpit door, the pilot's seat and safety belt are visible.
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People Standing Near Lawson Air Liner

Date: 1919
Description: Several people standing in a field inspecting a Lawson Air Liner. A woman and a man are facing the camera in the foreground.
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People Standing Near Lawson Air Liner

Date: 1919
Description: Several people standing in a field near a Lawson Air Liner. The image is out of focus, but Alfred Lawson might be among them.
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Two Burros

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Description: Three young people standing near two burros carrying firewood in front of a dwelling. Caption reads: "Burros Carrying Firewood."
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100,000th Farmall Celebration

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view over crowd of people towards a man standing on a platform, possibly Cyrus McCormick III. He is speaking to a large group of people gathered o...
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Tuscobia Cheese Factory

Date: 1926
Description: Group of people standing outside of the Tuscobia Cheese factory.
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Two Buildings on Shoreline

Date: 1920
Description: View down hill towards people near two buildings on a shoreline. Boats are out in the water.
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Fur Trading Post

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Description: A diorama depicting several people, including a small child, gather at a fur trading post in Juneau, Alaska.
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Ruben-Mallory-Ray-O-Vac Personnel

Date: 04 04 1945
Description: People signing up to work at RMR (Ruben-Mallory-Ray-O-Vac), a battery manufacturer.
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Drinks with Ducks Unlimited

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Description: View of group of people gathered around a bar for a Ducks Unlimited event.
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Sluicing Logs Below Long Lake Dam

Date: 1905
Description: View of logs gathering in water just past a sluicing gate. Three people are standing on top of the dam.
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Scene Along Rock River

Date: 
Description: View down curve in road toward people crossing a bridge over the Rock River near factory buildings.
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Lawson Air Liner in Flight

Date: 1919
Description: A Lawson Air Liner is shown in flight above a field. In the foreground, several people stand along a fence, watching the plane.
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Dane County Garage Site

Date: 10 06 1936
Description: Dane County Highway Garage site, 2302 Fish Hatchery Road. In the background are people who are standing near construction vehicles.
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The "Gracie May" Locomotive

Date: 1884
Description: The Fairchild and Northwestern locomotive the "Gracie May," named for Gracie May Foster. Several people pose near the locomotive, including Robert Holmes a...
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Pontoon Railway Bridge

Date: 1910
Description: Slightly elevated view of the pontoon bridge construction. People are standing on and near the railroad tracks in the foreground.

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