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Wisconsin Historical Society
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#MayThe4thBeWithYou Here’s still photo of Harrison Ford, as Han Solo, preparing to fire one of Millennium Falcon’s weapons in @starwars film in 1977. TAG Did you know Ford attended @riponcollege? 📷: WHI Image ID 120657 | Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research #starwars
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❄️ Madison friends, you'll appreciate this: Harold N. Hone / State Street Winter Scene, Madison, Wisconsin, 1936. @WIHistImages @WisHistory
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Here is a #Halloween costume idea for your dog: Baldy of Nomes. All you need is a pair of glasses and a dog who will keep them on (1920) #ChronAm ow.ly/eyXD50C4VBN #WisconsinNews #WisconsinHistory
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#MayTheFourthBeWithYou Still photo of Harrison Ford, as Han Solo, preparing to fire one of the Millennium Falcon’s weapons in film #StarWars in 1977. Ford attended @riponcollege in 1960s. 📷: Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research WHI Image 120657 #wisconsinhistory
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.@WisHistory Library & Archives at Headquarters building, Wisconsin Historical Museum, Wade House & other historic sites are closed to public until at least April 10, 2020. See a full list of COVID-19 closures and events: wihist.org/33mtRZK #wisconsinhistory #covid19
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Getting ready for #ValentinesDay in 1912 #ChronAm ow.ly/ACUD50y9c9P #Wisconsin #WisconsinNews #WisconsinHistory
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Happy 50th Birthday, Heather Graham! On this day in 1970, film actress was born in Milwaukee. Graham's filmography includes roles in Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Boogie Nights (1997), and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999). @gazettextra Aug. 8, 1999 #wisconsinhistory
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Today is #SquirrelAppreciationDay and we're celebrating with a #ChronAmParty. Did you know Viroqua passed City Ordinance No. 68 to protect the city's squirrels? #ChronAm (1918) ow.ly/LNLu50xYx2j #Wisconsin #WisconsinNews #WisconsinHistory
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TODAY we celebrate life & legacy of Dr. #martinlutherkingjr. Photo shows 25th Anniversary event in Highlander Folk School Library in Tennessee. Pictured: Rosa Parks, Myles Horton, Aubrey Williams, King & others. WHI 52885 Learn more: bit.ly/2NxZAQV #wisconsinhistory
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Congratulations to Green Bay native Tony Shalhoub! #SAGAwards – at Wisconsin, USA
Tony Shalhoub takes home the Actor® for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series! #sagawards
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It’s #NationalCatDay! Be sure to give your cat some extra snuggles today. These photos are proof that over the years one thing remains the same, people love their cats. WHI 80904, WHI 23914, WHI 73469 & WHI 68590. #wisconsinhistory
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Still looking for #Halloween costume ideas? How about this one? #ChronAm bit.ly/2JSVVMq #Wisconsin #WisconsinNews #WisconsinHistory
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On this day in 1859, Abraham Lincoln delivered address at @wistatefair. In speech, he connected agriculture to education. In 1861, after winning presidential election, he signed bill establishing @USDA. AbrahamLincoln.org bit.ly/2lakx9N WHI 33371#wisconsinhistory
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It’s #WICraftBeer Day here in Wisconsin! You can participate in a statewide cheers at 4:30 p.m. on social media TODAY. Here are some beer labels from @WisHistory collections. WHI 104181
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Question: What year was this photo taken? It’s a view down State Street from the Capitol Square towards Bascom Hill. WHI 138228 #wisconsinhistory
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It’s the first day of #autumn! What’s the best part of fall? Here’s a photo of trees full with fall colors of yellow, orange, and red leaves. It’s from 1973 in Knapp in Dunn County. WHI 132364
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Have a great weekend. Take a bike ride!
It's been 123 years to the day since this photo of turn-of-the-century Sconnie cyclists was taken and/or collected by Madison photographer Blanchard Harper 🚴♀️🚴♂️
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Did you know that Wisconsin was the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment? Celebrate suffragist accomplishments with every cup of coffee (or tea if you prefer)! bit.ly/2kcNfXa #wisconsinhistory
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On this day in 1874, Zona Gala was born in Portage. Gale graduated from @UWMadison & worked as writer for various Milwaukee papers. Received Pulitzer Prize in 1921 for her play “Miss Lulu Bett”. WHI 11760 bit.ly/31WNg1I #wisconsinhistory
