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Goodbye to Local 50

Date: 1962
Description: Members of the United Packinghouse Workers of America Local 50 at a ceremony marking the closure of the Swift & Company plant in Milwaukee. The local was o...
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Sun Dance of the Ponca Indians

Date: 1908
Description: A large group of Ponca Native Americans in the Sun dance, at the 101 Ranch, one of the early focal points of the oil rush in northeastern Oklahoma. Caption...
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Ponca Tribe Adoption

Date: 1908
Description: A view of two men on horses with many banners in the background. This was during the adoption of George Miller of the 101 Ranch, one of the early focal poi...
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Cornerstone Celebration in Hurley

Date: 07 15 1906
Description: Elevated view from the south of a crowd gathered to witness and celebrate the laying of the cornerstone of the new St. Mary of the Seven Dolors Catholic Ch...
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Madison Optimists Installation of Officers

Date: 07 15 1957
Description: William C. Williamson, right, hands over the president's gavel to the new president of the Madison Optimists, John. L. Lonergan.
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Camp Fire Girls Circle at Neighborhood House

Date: 1925
Description: Group of Camp Fire Girls, some in uniform, sitting on the floor in a circle around lighted candles. Some girls are standing and holding Camp Fire Girls ban...
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United Givers' Fund Trophy Presentation

Date: 11 11 1958
Description: The Madison Chamber of Commerce trophy for the division of the United Givers' Fund achieving the highest percentage of its goal is awarded to the business ...
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Religious Procession

Date: 1918
Description: A large group of Russians conducting a religious parade through a town. The men in the group are carrying the iconography.
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Religious Procession

Date: 1918
Description: Elevated view of a large group of Russians conducting a religious parade through a town. The men in the group are carrying the iconography. Soldiers in mil...
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Group of Pilgrims at St. Anne's Shrine

Date: 1928
Description: Pilgrims gathered outside the shrine. Many of the people are sitting on the ground among the tree. There are banners hanging in front of the stone chapel.
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East High School Graduation

Date: 06 1964
Description: Glenn W. Stephens, Madison School District Board of Education President, awarding a diploma to a graduate at the East High School graduation ceremony.

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