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Madison Soap Box Derby Audience

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: Four local kids watch the races at the 1954 Madison soap box derby. From left are Mary Ann, Richard, and Dolores Crotsenberg, and John Dyreson.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Audience

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: Guy Beaumont of Madison sits atop a ladder to watch the races at the 1954 Madison soap box derby.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Inspection

Date: 07 21 1956
Description: Soap Box Derby contestants check through the inspection lane at Hult's Capital Garage. A Madison entry, Roger Boeker, gets his helmet and shirt. At right i...
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Madison Soap Box Derby, Weigh-In

Date: 07 21 1956
Description: Alan Strauss stands with his derby car on the scale while Phil Peckham (left) records the weight; the boy and car cannot weigh more than 250 pounds. At rig...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 06 22 1956
Description: Judges Jim Green and Bob Reger view the race from the East Washington Avenue finish line. Ozzie Johnson and Dick Meyer were other judges. Most cars finishe...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 22 1956
Description: Ronnie Dommershausen, the "hard-luck guy" of the race, is shown just before his brake and steering apparatus jammed. He got as far as runner-up in Class A....
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 06 22 1956
Description: Two contestants in the Soap Box Derby cross the finish line. James Eckels of Mineral Point is in the lead, beating out Dick Williams, Madison.
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Madison Moose Lodge Donating to Muscular Dystrophy Association

Date: 04 09 1959
Description: Four members of the Madison Moose Lodge present a check to George Fess, right, president of the Madison Muscular Dystrophy Association. The money was raise...
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Madison Quarter Midget Auto Racing Club

Date: 03 06 1961
Description: The Madison Quarter Midget Auto Racing Club plans its 1961 racing season. Officers of the club, left to right, are: Marlyn Gallagher, secretary-treasurer; ...
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Earl Stammen and Sons Preparing for Quarter Midget Races

Date: 03 31 1961
Description: Randy, left, and Mike Stammen helping their father Earl make final adjustments on their racer in preparation for the National Championships of the Quarter ...

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