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Obey on Appropriations

Date: 1970
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey and his administrative assistant Lyle Stitt outside the office doors for the Committee On Appropriations.
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West High School's Alumni W Club

Date: 10 31 1958
Description: Willis Jones, right, former head coach of all sports, received a plaque for organizing and directing the club. Dr. William Rundell, center, and a 1938 grad...
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Maple Bluff Fire Department Honored

Date: 01 14 1960
Description: Madison Fire Chief Edward Page, center, presents a plaque from the International Fire Chiefs Association to Maple Bluff's volunteer fire department for ach...
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Statue of P.T. Barnum

Date: 04 27 1960
Description: A statue of P.T. Barnum was in front of the Wisconsin State Historical Society building to announce the coming of the "Barnum Sideshow of the 19th Century"...
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Theater Men and Plaque

Date: 05 02 1961
Description: Three men examining a plaque. The original caption states: "F.J. Williams, left, Portage theater owner and longtime Wisconsin showman, receives a plaque co...
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State Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Ceremony

Date: 07 15 1961
Description: A plaque dedicating a tree in memory of Joyce Kilmer is placed on the State Capital grounds at a special ceremony held by the State Disabled American Veter...
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La Follette Homestead Dedicated as Historical Monument

Date: 09 01 1964
Description: Philip La Follette, former Wisconsin governor, left, was one of the main speakers at the ceremony which dedicated the former homestead of the late United S...
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State Bar of Wisconsin Presents Plaque to Felice M. Goodman

Date: 02 01 1965
Description: The State Bar of Wisconsin presents a plaque to Felice M. Goodman, 1015 Harrison Street, for writing an article entitled: "What A Wife Should Know" for the...
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Madison Assn. of Plumbing Contractors, Inc. Honor David Farmer and Richard Royston

Date: 03 23 1965
Description: The Madison Assn. of Plumbing Contractors, Inc., meeting at Welch's Embers Supper Club, present honorary memberships to David Farmer, 4409 Winnequah Road, ...
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Plaque Dedicated at New Madison Red Cross Center

Date: 12 09 1965
Description: Two plaques, one listing the 700 names of donors who contributed to the building of the new Madison Red Cross Center, Dane County Chapter of the American N...
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Grimm Book Bindery

Date: 1973
Description: View across West Gilman Street towards the Grimm Book Bindery. Two plaques are on either side of the door, and a sign above the doorway, all read: "Grimm B...
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Koepcke Travel Agency Given Plaque

Date: 02 28 1958
Description: Phil Koepcke is holding a plaque awarded to Koepcke Travel Agency for its outstanding contributions to the development of civil air transportation. With hi...
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Dedication of the New Wisconsin Center Building

Date: 04 11 1958
Description: Unveiling ceremony for three plaques honoring the men who were instrumental in the Wisconsin Center project. At left University of Wisconsin president E.B....
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Roundy's Fun Fund Plaque Presented to Volunteer Mrs. Leia Josephson

Date: 11 16 1960
Description: A Roundy's Fun Fund plaque is presented to Mrs. Leia Josephson (L), 225 Van Deusen Street by Joseph (Roundy) Couglin (Middle), Wisconsin State Journal colu...

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