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Curling Match

Date: 1956
Description: Curlers sweep in front of a stone during a curling match.
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Library after Remodeling

Date: 11 1955
Description: Elevated view from the balcony of the north end of the Wisconsin Historical Society's library reading room showing the recent remodeling. The remodeling di...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Champion

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Madison Soap Box Derby winner Larry Jacobson accepting his trophy from Ralph A. Hult of Hult's Capital Garage. The derby took place on Midvale Boulevard.
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Soap box racers head down a hill on S. Midvale Boulevard as a large group of spectators are watching from behind a fence. 1953 was the first year Madison's...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Two soap box racers leave the starting gate on their way down the hill on S. Midvale Boulevard. A few spectators can be seen on both sides of the starting ...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Audience

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: View down the hill at the Madison Soap Box Derby on South Midvale Boulevard during a soap box derby race. One car is visible on the track and a large crowd...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Two Madison soap box derby contestants are racing toward the finish line on South Midvale Boulevard as a large crowd watches from behind a fence. The 1953 ...
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Golfers

Date: 06 1953
Description: Group portrait of three men standing on a golf course. Among those pictured of a total of twelve negatives are: Walter Atwood, Steve Caravello, Jack Allen,...
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Fourth of July in Madison

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Danny Hawson from Lake Mendota Drive found Fourth of July fun in his cap gun and balloons.
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Fourth of July in Madison

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Joanna Winch, Tony Hanson and Randy Winch were just like hundreds of other city children who love to be in a parade on the Fourth of July.
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Fourth of July in Madison

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Dressed in a star spangled skirt and holding an American flag over her shoulder, this little girl's costume emphasizes the real meaning of the Fourth of Ju...
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Mary Pauck is the drum majorette in charge of leading the Westmorland parade on the Fourth of July. The parade ended at the shelter house where all the chi...
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Children under the age of five bustle about while scrambling for peanuts thrown on the ground during the Fourth of July parade.
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Diane O'Neil, Carl Sylvester and Mark Moran wait at the refreshment stand at the Westmorland Park Fourth of July celebration.
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Vickie and Tommy Vanderpool take time to enjoy their popsicles during a Fourth of July celebration.
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Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Cowboys Bobby Lee and Patt Keeley, and cowgirl Kattie Keeley, join the parade during the Fourth of July celebration.
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Proud parents wait for their children at the end of the Westmorland Fourth of July parade.
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: At the end of the Westmorland Fourth of July parade each child was given a ticket for free refreshments donated by the community. Fathers are helping their...
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Ninth Annual Kennel Club Dog Show

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: More than 1,000 persons attended the ninth annual Kennel Club Dog Show held at the Dane County Fairgrounds. George Wallace meets a new friend, Buckets, at ...
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Ninth Annual Kennel Club Dog Show

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: More than 1,000 persons attended the ninth annual Kennel Club Dog Show held at the Dane County Fairgrounds. Karen Ann Reppen finds this puppy more interest...

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