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Richard Barthelmess as a Boy

Date: 1906
Description: Richard Barthelmess, the future actor, is about 12-years-old in this studio portrait. He is dressed as a soldier, probably one of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough R...
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Pabst Beer Kettle

Date: 08 15 1984
Description: Richard A. Schulz is checking a kettle of beer brewing at the Pabst Brewery.
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"The Robe" Scene Still

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Description: Scene still from the film "The Robe." Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton) and Diana (Jean Simmons) are walking hand in hand in the center. They are surrounde...
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Ian Hunter, Alan Hale, Olivia de Havilland, Errol Flynn, Herbert Mundin, Patric Knowles, and Eugene Pallette in "The Adventures of Robin Hood"

Date: 1938
Description: King Richard the Lionhearted gives Maid Marian and Robin Hood permission to marry in one of the last scenes from Michael Curtiz's 1938 "The Adventures of R...
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Pumping Iron

Date: 06 29 1981
Description: Weightlifter grimaces in a push to raise weights over his head.
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Robert Tehan

Date: 02 29 1968
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Robert Tehan in a suit and necktie.
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David Winn with Henry Moore Sculpture

Date: 1962
Description: David Winn peering out from behind a Henry Moore sculpture.
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Sausage Display

Date: 04 15 1967
Description: Richard Bublitz, William Mackowiak and Edward McPhetridge looking through a window at a sausage display in a delicatessen owned by Charles E. (Bud) Gillett...
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Mock Convention

Date: 11 01 1968
Description: A mock presidential political convention at a middle school.
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Enjoying the Concert

Date: 09 30 1971
Description: A man is leaning back in a theater seat with his eyes closed, holding a paper bulletin. Caption reads: "ENJOYING THE CONCERT — Arthur Van Dale closed his e...
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Marjorie Main Publicity Still

Date: 1949
Description: Publicity still of actress Marjorie Main in a print blouse. Caption reads: From Shakespeare... to modern comedy is the amazing career of Marjorie Main, pop...
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Flipping Pancakes

Date: 06 11 1989
Description: Man flipping pancakes at "farm breakfast" as part of "June is Dairy Month" promotion in Washington County.
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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.
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Two Boys Writing with Quill Pens

Date: 05 29 1963
Description: Caption with photograph: "Quill pens with a modern touch are being used by Richard Rice, 12, (left front) and Russell Guth, 10; and behind them is Daniel N...
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Meeting "Happy Tooth"

Date: 04 24 1989
Description: Children meet "Happy Tooth", a robot sponsored by Colgate toothpaste on a 30-state tour to promote dental hygiene to young school children.
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"No-hitters"

Date: 05 16 1989
Description: Sixth grade class members show off their trophy for being "no-hitters." The plaque reads, "Hitting always hurts."
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North Division Seniors

Date: 06 09 1989
Description: Elevated view of high school students in caps and gowns smiling and waving. Caption reads: "North Division seniors kidded around as they prepared to march ...
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1950's Memories

Date: 07 15 1987
Description: A woman finishes a display of Bay View High School photographs from the 1950s as part of an any-year reunion at the Festa Italiana on the Summerfest ground...
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Mother and Son

Date: 1971
Description: Joan Obey, wife of Congressman David R. Obey, and their youngest son Douglas. This photograph was taken to illustrate an interview with her about the life ...
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Ed and Linda Krueger

Date: 02 20 1989
Description: View of a woman sitting on a bed with her knees bent, propped up by pillows. A man is standing next to her holding her hand. The woman appears to be holdin...

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