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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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Vilas Flying Certificate

Date: 1915
Description: Certificate issued to E.M. Griffith, the Wisconsin State Forester, so that Griffith could prove that he had flown at an altitude of 1600 feet in the "flyin...
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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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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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Progressive Emancipation Bond

Date: 1924
Description: "Progressive Emancipation Bond" certificate for contributions to the Progressive Party for the 1924 presidential campaign in which La Follette was running ...
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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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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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1893 World's Fair Award, Appleton Woolen Mills

Date: 1893
Description: Award certificate presented to the Appleton Woolen Mills at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The company won a bronze medal at the Fair for its paper makers...
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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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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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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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Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department Banquet

Date: 02 13 1958
Description: Commissioner Melvin Larson presents honorary certificates for service to Catherine Griffith (five years) and Malitta Siebel (21 years).
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Oscar Mayer Scholarships

Date: 04 01 1958
Description: Oscar G. Mayer, Jr. presenting scholarship certificates to two Madison High School students. Left to right: Oscar Mayer, Jr. and recipients Barbara Jean Ho...
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Sue Carolyn Renk

Date: 06 18 1958
Description: Sue Carolyn Renk, dressed in a graduation gown and cap, receives her diploma from the hands of her father, Wilbur Renk, president of the Board of Regents o...
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Acting Postmaster John Whitmore Gets Certificate

Date: 12 04 1959
Description: Acting Postmaster for Madison, John F. Whitmore (right), receives a certificate of appointment from Adolph Knudson (left), postal department field services...
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Wisconsin Pacemaker Pork Program

Date: 01 25 1960
Description: The Madison area scored top awards at the first Wisconsin Pacemaker Pork program held during the opening of Farm and Home Week. At left is Gilbert Mueller,...
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American Citizenship Course

Date: 03 29 1960
Description: Lt. Charles Grimminger Jr., Truax education officer, left, hands a Certificate of Training to Mrs. Midori Fugate of Japan and Romeo Downer from British Wes...

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