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We Saw You . . . at County Inauguration

Date: 01 03 1961
Description: Dane County elected officials are sworn into office for the 1961 term. Seven incumbent Dane County officers and their "sponsors" who introduced them for ...
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We Saw You . . . at County Inauguration

Date: 01 03 1961
Description: Dane County elected officials are sworn into office for the 1961 term. Circuit Judge Edwin M. Wilke (center), who administered the oath of office to the of...
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Family Record Book Developed by University of Wisconsin Faculty Members

Date: 12 29 1960
Description: University of Wisconsin faculty members Louise A. Young (R) and L. G. Sorden have developed a "Family Record Book" that allows for a complete listing of fa...
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1961 Madison Chamber of Commerce Officers

Date: 12 29 1960
Description: The new officers of the Madison Chamber of Commerce to be installed on January 19, 1961 at the Chamber's annual banquet to be held at the Hotel Loraine. Ed...
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We Saw You . . . at Safety Patrol Yule Party

Date: 12 28 1960
Description: The 6th annual Madison school safety patrol Christmas party is held at the Strand Theater. The children are entertained by cartoons and a comedy feature fi...
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: Two state officers that were inaugurated at ceremonies in the State Capitol. State Treasurer Dena Smith, Milwaukee, is the first woman ever elected to a Wi...
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Post-Christmas Shoppers Crowd Downtown Madison Stores

Date: 12 27 1960
Description: Post-Christmas shoppers crowd downtown Madison stores as they return or exchange unwanted Christmas gifts.
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: Supreme Court Chief Justice John E. Martin administers the oath of office to newly elected Governor Gaylord A. Nelson during the inaugural ceremonies in th...
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We Saw You . . . at Safety Patrol Yule Party

Date: 12 28 1960
Description: The 6th annual Madison school safety patrol Christmas party is held at the Strand Theater. The children are entertained by cartoons and a comedy feature fi...
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We Saw You . . . at Safety Patrol Yule Party

Date: 12 28 1960
Description: The 6th annual Madison school safety patrol Christmas party is held at the Strand Theater. The children are entertained by cartoons and a comedy feature fi...
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: Five state officers with their heads bowed during the invocation at the inaugural ceremonies at the State Capitol. Left to right are Attorney General John ...
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Post-Christmas Shoppers Crowd Downtown Madison Sidewalks

Date: 12 27 1960
Description: Post-Christmas shoppers exchanging or returning unwanted Christmas gifts crowd downtown Madison sidewalks.
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: Cynthia (Tia) Nelson, age 4, wanting a little attention from her mother, Mrs. Gaylord Nelson just before Governor Gaylord Nelson takes his oath of office i...
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: A line of well-wishers waiting in the State Capitol to greet Governor and Mrs. Gaylord Nelson after the inauguration ceremonies.
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X-mas Gifts for Children Collected at the State Capitol Rotunda Christmas Tree

Date: 12 22 1960
Description: Christmas gifts are collected around the State Capitol rotunda Christmas tree from state employees to give to developmentally disabled children staying in ...
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Post-Christmas Shoppers Return Gifts to Downtown Madison Stores

Date: 12 27 1960
Description: Traffic crowds Madison downtown streets and parking stalls as shoppers return or exchange unwanted Christmas gifts.
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Inaugural Ceremonies at the Wisconsin Capitol

Date: 01 02 1961
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson delivering his inaugural address in the State Capitol rotunda.
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X-mas Tree at the Dane County Jail

Date: 12 20 1960
Description: Deputies decorated a Christmas tree in the Dane County jail chapel and jail matron Anne Frazier played the chapel organ for prisoners meditating in the cha...
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Professor Chester Allen

Date: 1943
Description: Portrait of Chester Allen, a World War I veteran and educator with the University of Wisconsin Extension. Dr. Allen was a lifelong crusader for education p...
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Dr. Cora S. Allen

Date: 1928
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Dr. Cora S. Allen, physician and director of the Bureau of Child Welfare in Wisconsin.

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