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Pam Johnson

Date: 1982
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Pam Johnson, who in 1981 became the publisher for the "Ithaca Journal." This made her the first black woman to become publis...
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Brillion News Building

Date: 1900
Description: View from street towards the Brillion News building. A man and two women are posed in the doorway at the corner of the building.
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Helen Gilbert Van Vechten

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Description: Helen Gilbert Van Vechten seated outdoors in front of a cottage. Mrs. Van Vechten was the co-founder of the Philosopher's Press in Wausau.
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Livia Appel, Managing Editor of University of Wisconsin Press

Date: 07 10 1945
Description: Portrait of Livia Appel, Managing Editor of University of Wisconsin Press.
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Helen Gilbert Van Vechten

Date: 1895
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Helen Gilbert Van Vechten. In 1897 Helen co-founded the Philosopher Press in Wausau, and became an expert in all matters rel...
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University of Wisconsin Centennial Birthday Banquet

Date: 02 08 1949
Description: Three attendees at the University of Wisconsin Centennial Birthday Banquet held in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. From left are John Berge, executiv...
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Northwestern Lithographing Co. Memohead

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Description: Memohead of the Northwestern Lithographing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, art lithographers, publishers, and engravers, with a standing female figure in ...
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Mural Map of Madison

Date: 12 02 1949
Description: Artist Joan Holm, daughter of John and Harriet Holm of 2318 Rugby Row, painting a mural map of the city of Madison on a wall in the business offices of Mad...
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The Dane County News Office

Date: 1925
Description: View from street of three people posing in front of the printing office and shop.
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Testimonial Dinner for Jimmy Demetral

Date: 03 11 1964
Description: Wrestling and charity promoter Jimmy Demetral, center, was honored at a testimonial dinner with proceeds going to the Greek Community, which he helped foun...
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Nu Pi Chi Club Printing the First Edition of "The Neighbor"

Date: 10 1937
Description: Members of the Nu Pi Chi (Neighborhood Press Club) working on the first edition of "The Neighbor," a newsletter printed at Neighborhood House. Pictured fro...
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Printing House Craftsmen Club Management Workshop

Date: 09 27 1958
Description: Wives visit at the club management workshop for the Printing House Craftsmen club at the Blackhawk Country club. Left to right are: Mrs. William Zeininger,...
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New Glarus Gazette Staff

Date: 09 17 1982
Description: New Glarus Gazette co-editor, Catherine Capellaro, left, and Julie Hefty, Gazette advertising manager, work on layout for an issue of "The Newspaper...
Photograph

Printing House Craftsmen Club Management Workshop

Date: 09 27 1958
Description: Welcomers for the club management workshop for the Printing House Craftsmen at the Blackhawk Country club. Left to right are: Mr. and Mrs. Gil LaVasser, Mi...
Photograph

Printing House Craftsmen Club Management Workshop

Date: 09 27 1958
Description: The Madison Printing club presented a flag to the Sixth District International club at the club management workshop for the Printing House Craftsmen at the...
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George Brumder at Work

Date: 05 1878
Description: George Brumder, in a three-piece suit and wearing pince-nez eyeglasses, is sitting in a swivel chair at a roll top desk. His unidentified secretary is sitt...
Historical Essay

Patriotism Through the Mail - Image Gallery Essay

Civil War Envelopes
View the culture and politics of a country at war with itself through envelopes produced by publishers and printers.

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