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Fabric from 1903 Flyer

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Description: A piece of fabric (approximately 1" x 1") from the 1903 Wright Flyer. It is attached to a certificate and includes a photograph.
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Fire Fighter's Diploma

Date: 1869
Description: Diploma awarded to fire fighter James Richard Cummings for his service to Madison in 1869. The diploma is illustrated with scenes of fire fighting heroics,...
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Children with Diplomas around Table

Date: 1874
Description: A large group of children are seated at a long table loaded with desserts. The boys sit on the left and girls on the right. Many are clutching what appear ...
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American Federation of Laundry Workers

Date: 07 02 1947
Description: Presentation of certificate, American Federation of Laundry Workers International Union, with two men and one woman, taken in the Colonial Room at the Hote...
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Receptionist at Rennebohm Home Office

Date: 1979
Description: A receptionist is seated at her desk in the Rennebohm home office, 2300 Badger Lane.
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Commencement at Camp Randall

Date: 1954
Description: Graduation at Camp Randall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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C.D. Lehman Receiving Certificate

Date: 06 28 1945
Description: C.D. Lehman, superintendent of the State Public School, Sparta, receiving a certificate of service from Herman A. Kloppmann, board president, with A.W. Bay...
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Plumbers Union Card

Date: 05 21 1947
Description: Fifty-year-old Plumbers Union card, the first issued by the Madison Plumbers Union, Local 167, in 1897. Shown are signatures of Walter J. Hyland, secretary...
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Governor Oscar Rennebohm and Professor Chester V. Easum

Date: 05 15 1948
Description: Pictured are Professor, Chester V. Easum, University of Wisconsin history department, at left, shown as he presented a case containing relics from the Brit...
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Man with Diploma

Date: 1946
Description: A man wearing a suit holds up a diploma in Motor Truck Block Management from International Harvester's Education and Training Center. The diploma reads: "I...
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Red Cross Awards

Date: 09 19 1949
Description: Charles F. Esser (right), first aid chairman of the Dane County Red Cross, presenting certificates of first aid for fifty-two members of the county traffic...
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Portrait of a Young Woman Holding a Diploma

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Description: Studio full-length portrait of a European American woman posed standing and holding a diploma in front of her with both hands. She wears gloves and a light...
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LOFT Honors Football Players

Date: 11 19 1949
Description: Madison youth organization the LOFT honored Madison high school football players who were selected previously for All-City berths by handing out certificat...
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Red Cross Social Welfare Aids

Date: 03 13 1952
Description: Twelve members of the first class of social welfare aids to the Red Cross home service are shown with their class certificates and pins authorizing them to...
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Young Girl Seated Before a Piano

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Description: A young girl in formal dress sits before a piano. A framed certificate from the American Conservatory of Music hangs on the wall behind the piano. The Amer...
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4-H Junior Ambassadors

Date: 1990
Description: Four 4-H junior ambassadors stand together, each holding their own award.
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Honoring Eugene Gerlach

Date: 1975
Description: "Eugene Gerlach is honored for his many years in the Fire Department. He is flanked by his grandson, Gene Koll, & Chief Bernard Adelmeyer."
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Century Ownership Certificate

Date: 10 1978
Description: "Ken & LaVerne Schoebel proudly display a Century Ownership Certificate. The Schoebel family purchased the land in 1869."
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Age and School Certificate: Parental Permission

Date: 01 05 1907
Description: Photograph of an "Age and School Certificate" completed by a mother giving her 15-year-old son permission to work. The form reads: "THIS CERTIFICATE NOT T...
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Child Employment Document Cover

Date: 06 12 1906
Description: A document for employing children. The left side reads: "EMPLOYMENT OF CHILD. AFFIDAVIT UNDER ACT OF 1893. Name of Child_ Residence_ Filed and en...

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