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Truax Field Barracks

Date: 08 06 1947
Description: Rows of barracks at Truax Field.
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United States Armed Forces Institute

Date: 12 30 1947
Description: Assembling educational materials for servicemen-students all over the world are the employees of the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI), headquar...
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United States Armed Forces Institute

Date: 12 30 1947
Description: Commander O.W. Goepner standing in front of a map showing overseas armed forces units being served by the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) whic...
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Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 05 29 1948
Description: Wisconsin Centennial Parade. Elevated view of the crowd as the U.S. Army 32nd Division passes along Main Street. The Tenney Building is in the background.
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Ludden Brothers at Army Recruiting Office

Date: 07 27 1948
Description: Staff Sgt. John C. Ludden, U.S. Air Force, filling out enlistment papers for his brother, James G. Ludden, 17, a 1948 graduate of East High School, at the ...
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Leroy L. Dalton Receiving Navy Air Medal Award

Date: 07 31 1948
Description: Leroy L. Dalton, (in a hosptial bed at left) shown receiving the United States Navy Air Medal for meritorious achievement during his fifth mission as a gun...
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Leroy L. Dalton Receiving Navy Air Medal Award

Date: 07 31 1948
Description: Leroy L. Dalton,(in a hosptial bed at left,)shown receiving the United States Navy Air Medal for meritious achievement during his fifth mission as a gunne...
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Governor Rennebohm Signing Anti-Segregation Law

Date: 05 04 1949
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm, seated at his desk in the foreground, signs a bill into law ending segregation in the Wisconsin National Guard because of race, c...
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Veterans of Foreign Wars

Date: 08 22 1950
Description: A memorial plaque in honor of Corporal Kenneth Grosse was presented to the air force man's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grosse, center, and their daughter, P...
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Madison Army Officers' Wives Association

Date: 09 12 1950
Description: The officers of the Madison Army Officers' Wives Association gather for a group portrait. Seated from left to right are Mrs. Anthony Kalupy, treasurer; Mrs...
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Madison United Givers' Fund First Drive

Date: 10 16 1950
Description: Two solicitors for the Madison United Givers' Fund drive of 1950, Mrs. Ellis (Helen) Wertz (left) and Mrs. Howard (Evelyn) Nedderman (second to left), list...
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Air Force Families

Date: 04 02 1951
Description: Mrs. Robert F. (Jean) Wall poses for a portrait with her three children. Left to right are Nancy Sue, age 2 years, Patricia Ann, age 4 years, and Robert Wa...
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Air Force Families

Date: 04 02 1951
Description: Mrs. Ernest F. (Babette) Rice is shown with her daughter, Kathy, 10 months, and her son, Johnny, 3 1/2 years old, in their apartment at Sherman Terrace whe...
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U.S. Military Academy

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Description: A view of soldiers of the U.S. Military Academy in formation wearing summer uniforms during a parade.
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Connecticut Agricultural College

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Description: A military company drilling in a field at Connecticut Agricultural College. The United States flag waves in the formation, and the band leads the drill. Ca...
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Army Artillery Gun

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Description: A view of soldiers in uniform operating an Army artillery gun.
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Camp Logan

Date: 1918
Description: Four solders stand before two flags and their tents. The soldier on the left holds a rifle.
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Camp Bowie

Date: 1918
Description: Army soldiers stand at attention near the United States flag and their tents at Camp Bowie. Military buildings are visible in the background.
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Painting of 'The Charge of the New Market Cadets'

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Description: A painting of 'The Charge of the New Market Cadets' by West Clinedinst (Clinedienst). The work commemorates the Battle of New Market that took place on May...
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United States Army General Hospital

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Description: Exterior of the United States Army General Hospital, Building 23. A uniformed man stands outside, carrying a tray. A dirt road leads to the left where an a...

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