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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two racers coming down the hill with the crowd along ...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two of the more than 100 racers crossing the finish l...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduation

Date: 06 17 1955
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison graduation in Camp Randall Stadium with the Field House in the background.
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: The line-up of racers await their turn to race in the Madison Soap Box Derby. The Derby was on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capi...
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Christmas Pageant at the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 12 14 1952
Description: An angel perches in an archway of the Wisconsin State Capitol, being watched by an assistant during the annual Christmas Pageant.
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: Soap Box Derby race cars line up while participants and spectators look at the cars. Madison's Derby was held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wi...
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Rinso Laundry Soap Display with Bendix Washer and Dryer

Date: 09 09 1952
Description: A Rinso laundry soap display stands in a grocery store. The sign reads, "Vote for Rinso! Win a Bendix home laundry" and also included in the display are a ...
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John McBride and Tiny Krueger, Wisconsin State Senators

Date: 07 18 1947
Description: Senator John C. McBride (R-Milwaukee), and Senator Clifford W. "Tiny" Krueger (R-Merrill), perform a farewell handshake outside the Wisconsin senate chambe...
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Secretary of State Fred Zimmerman

Date: 01 05 1953
Description: Portrait of Secretary of State Fred Zimmerman in formal dress at the inaugaration of state officers. He was beginning his tenth term in that office.
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Wisconsin's Constitutional Officers

Date: 01 05 1953
Description: Group portrait of Wisconsin's five constitutional officers at the swearing-in ceremony to begin their new two-year terms. Left to right: Lieutenant Governo...
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Madison Community Center Craft Class

Date: 01 04 1955
Description: Lydia MacKenzie, Helen Burkhart, the instructor, and Lucille Harks participate in a class on textile handicrafts at the Madison Community Center.
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Armistice Day Tribute

Date: 11 11 1952
Description: Representatives of veterans' and patriotic groups, holding flags and paying tribute to the city's war dead by laying wreaths around a cenotaph at the Stat...
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Governor Kohler's Inauguration

Date: 01 05 1953
Description: Governor Walter Kohler taking the oath of office on the balcony of the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Oscar M....
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Harry's Food Shop

Date: 01 13 1955
Description: Exterior view of Harry's Food Shop, 1122 Chandler Street, owned by Harry and Loretta Blodau. A baby buggy and a doll stroller are parked outside on the sid...
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Three Wise Men in a Christmas Pageant

Date: 11 14 1952
Description: Three boys dressed as wise men posed in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Wisconsin State Legislature

Date: 01 14 1953
Description: Group portrait of Wisconsin legislators sitting in the Assembly Chamber to hear Governor Kohler's message.
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Wisconsin State Legislators

Date: 01 14 1953
Description: Wisconsin legislators sitting in the Assembly Chamber while listening to Governor Kohler's message.
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Students and Teacher in New Classroom

Date: 01 09 1953
Description: Mrs. Carol Massen, kindergarten teacher, working with her kindergarten class in a new classroom space. The classroom was part of an addition that included ...
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Interior of Modern Home

Date: 10 04 1955
Description: Basement bar in a modern home.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Drum Major

Date: 11 12 1955
Description: Drum major, Stan Stitgen, in front of the University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band at the Wisconsin - Illinois football game in Camp Randall Stadium.

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