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Dedication of the Camp Randall Memorial Arch

Date: 06 19 1912
Description: A group of people posing in front of the Camp Randall Memorial Arch during its dedication.
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Dancers at Hillside

Date: 1905
Description: Elevated view of students at the Hillside Home School performing a may pole dance while an audience looks on. Dance instruction at the school was provided ...
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Golden Spike Ceremony

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Description: A crowd gathers as a golden stake is driven as a part of a ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Tanana Valley Railroad. Caption reads: "Driving Gold...
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Confirmation Ceremony

Date: 1910
Description: Twins Marie Johanna and Friedrich Wilhelm Ginnow pose in front of a decorated altar on their confirmation day. This was the last confirmation class at the ...
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Indian Pow-Wow

Date: 07 28 1929
Description: Indian pow wow at Bear Trap Falls near Keshena.
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Medicine Dance Lodge

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Description: A Medicine Dance Lodge at Morrison Creek. There is a long tent in a field with a large group of people and children sitting and standing underneath it. The...
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Library Dedication

Date: 10 1969
Description: Individuals at the dedication of the Wausau Public Library. From the left: Kermit Goertz, president of the local library board; Henry C. Ahrnsbrak, chairma...
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Wilbur J. Cohen Swearing-In as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 05 16 1968
Description: Group portrait of family and friends at Wilbur Cohen's swearing-in as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. From left to right: Bruce Cohen, Wilbur's...
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Swan Dance

Date: 1929
Description: Ho-Chunk women perform the Swan Dance. There is a group of men sitting in a circle next to them.
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Albion Academy Historic Marker

Date: 07 17 1960
Description: Participants at the dedication of the Albion Academy historical marker, from left to right, include, Judge Sverre Roang, program chairman, Dr. Leslie H. Fi...
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Jefferson Prairie Historic Marker

Date: 05 16 1952
Description: Judge Chester R. Christensen, Rock County Judge, speaking at the dedication ceremony of the Jefferson Prairie Settlement historical marker. Seated behind h...
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Mass in Skutari

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Description: The celebration of the first mass for our troops in the cathedral in the Catholic section of Skutari. Albanian Catholics are leaving the church after mass,...
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Mass in Skutari

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Description: The celebration of the first mass for our troops in the cathedral in the Catholic section of Skutari. The Archbishop of Skutari, who celebrated the mass, i...
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Mass in Skutari

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Description: The celebration of the first mass for our troops in the cathedral in the Catholic section of Skutari. The Archbishop of Skutari, who celebrated the mass, i...
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Celebrating Mohammed's Birthday in Sarajevo

Date: 01 18
Description: Mevludfest (the birthday of Mohammed) being celebrated in Sarajevo on January 18th.

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