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Dane County Association for Mental Health Awards

Date: 02 08 1961
Description: Rev. Max Gabler, minister of the First Unitarian Society, shows a woman "Democratic Man," a book written by Edward C. Lindeman, during an award ceremony fo...
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Bishop William P. O'Connor Ordains Seven to Priesthood

Date: 05 27 1961
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor ordains seven men to the priesthood at St. Raphael Cathedral Church. Shown (L-R) are: Revs. Fred Jones, Oak Park, Ill; George Fo...
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St. Maria Goretti Parish Center Opening

Date: 04 28 1961
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor standing at the altar of the chapel in the new St. Maria Goretti Parish Center at Gilbert Road and Flac Avenue on Madison's sout...
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St. Joseph's Church Dedication

Date: 09 10 1961
Description: Three Catholic clerics bless the exterior of the new St. Joseph's parish building at 1905 W. Beltline Highway. Bishop William O'Connor, wears robes and a m...
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Bob Richards Speaks for World Record Standards

Date: 11 28 1962
Description: Rev. Robert Richards, former Olympic Champion, speaking to the Madison Sales and Marketing Executives Club. A pole-vaulting record holder, he is advocating...
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Bethel Lutheran Church Addition

Date: 01 31 1964
Description: Smiles light the faces of some of the people responsible for new and enlarged facilities of Bethel Lutheran church, a portion of which is pictured. From L ...
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Testimonial Dinner for Jimmy Demetral

Date: 03 11 1964
Description: Jimmy Demetral sitting at the head table at his testimonial dinner. At his left is Rev. Nicholas Katinal, pastor of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. The G...
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Rally Held at the State Capital to Call For Passage of the Federal Civil Rights Bill

Date: 04 25 1964
Description: Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth, president of the Alabama Movement for Human Rights and a close associate of Rev. Martin Luther King, speaks to a rally of 400 p...
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Rev. Paul K. Abel Named St. Francis House Chaplain

Date: 07 01 1964
Description: Rev. Paul K. Abel is named new chaplain of the St. Francis House Episcopal student center on the U.W. campus. He comes from Ocala, Florida and replaces the...
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Mosaic at St. Francis Episcopal Chapel

Date: 03 03 1965
Description: The Rev. Paul Abel is standing beneath a mosaic of the Seraphic Cross of St. Francis at the new St. Francis Chapel at the University Episcopal Center, 1001...
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Queen of Peace Athletes Meet Henry Jordan at Annual Athletic Banquet

Date: 05 11 1965
Description: Our Lady Queen of Peace parish is holding the annual athletic banquet at the church auditorium. Shown (seated) are Msgr. Francis L. McDonnell, and Henry Jo...
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Bethany Methodist Church Hosting Conference

Date: 06 08 1965
Description: Three men standing next to large sign with the words "Bethany Methodist Church Welcomes the West Wisconsin Annual Conference June 8th-11th. Left to right a...
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Edgewood College Commencement Ceremony

Date: 06 03 1965
Description: Bishop Jerome B. Hastrich and graduates of Edgewood College Commencement, Class of 1965.
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Bible Study Course Offered by Adult Christian Education Foundation at Bethel Lutheran Church

Date: 08 11 1965
Description: Pastors enrolled in a Bible Study course sponsored by Bethel Lutheran Church and offered by the Adult Christian Education Foundation learning how to "think...
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Bible Study Course Offered by Adult Christian Education Foundation at Bethel Lutheran Church

Date: 08 11 1965
Description: The Rev. Harley Siggum explaining a biblical concept to pastors attending a bible study course offered by the Adult Christian Education Foundation held at ...
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Walter R. Thompson, Adult Christian Education Foundation, Conduts Bible Study Course at Bethel Lutheran Church

Date: 08 11 1965
Description: Walter R. Thompson, field representative for the Adult Christian Education Foundation, conducts a bible study course for pastors held at the Bethel Luthera...
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870 People Bid Farewell to Dr. Alfred Swan, Minister First Congregational Church

Date: 10 05 1965
Description: 870 people gather at the Park Motor Inn banquet room to honor retiring minister Dr. Alfred Swan of the First Congregational Church. Dr. Swan began as minis...
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870 People Bid Farewell to Dr. Alfred Swan, Minister First Congregational Church

Date: 10 05 1965
Description: Dr. Alfred Swan, minister at the First Congregational Church for 35 years, is honored at a retirement banquet at the Park Motor Inn banquet hall. Shown con...
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Protestant French Community of Taize, France Monks Spend Year at the U.W.

Date: 10 13 1965
Description: Three monks from the Protestant Church, French Community of Taize, France are spending one year in the University of Wisconsin community praying with group...
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Latin American Mission Program Board Officers

Date: 12 16 1965
Description: Group portrait of the Madison Catholic diocese-sponsored Latin American Mission Program board officers. Left to right are: Mrs. John Schwirlan, executive s...

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