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Wirka Takes Postmaster Oath

Date: 12 31 1948
Description: Joseph J. Wirka, former superintendent of mails, on the left, is shown receiving the keys to the post office from Walter J. Hyland, on the right, retiring ...
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Walter J. Hyland

Date: 12 31 1948
Description: Portrait of Walter J. Hyland, retiring Madison postmaster, taken in his office behind a bouquet of roses presented to him by the postal clerks and supervis...
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Elks Club Party

Date: 12 31 1948
Description: Men and women seated around a banquet dinner table. Several people are sitting in wheelchairs, and there are crutches leaning against the wall. A group of ...
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Willian R. Riley

Date: 12 31 1948
Description: William R. Riley (left) turning in his mail carrier's sack and keys to Superintendent Leo Coyle of the University Avenue postal station. Riley, with the p...

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