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Reverend Richard Kiefer Plays Bingo

Date: 08 06 1934
Description: Reverend Richard Kiefer of Sacred Heart monastery in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, joins in the bingo competition at a Catholic picnic, as women and children a...
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Baptism in Lake Monona

Date: 06 07 1933
Description: Evangelist W.P. Butler with hand upraised and Rev. Joseph Washington, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church stand beside Lulu Elroy who is about to be baptized...
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Reverend Erik Jensen and Wife with Children

Date: 1875
Description: Twenty-one children are seated on wooden benches and the ground in front of a square frame house with a hip roof and cupola. The Reverend Erik Jensen (1841...
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J. Wesley Carhart

Date: 1880
Description: Engraved portrait of J. Wesley Carhart of Racine, Methodist minister, physician, and inventor of a steam-powered automobile in 1871. Although impractical, ...
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Middleton High School Athletic Banquet

Date: 04 08 1956
Description: The main speakers at the Middleton High School athletic banquet held at the St. Bernard's parish hall. Seated are: Otto Breitenbach, football coach; Vince ...
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Athletic Banquet

Date: 06 01 1959
Description: Group portrait of dignitaries at the annual Immaculate Heart of Mary athletic banquet. Seated, left to right, are: Dick Reinhold, Dan Ryan, Dennis Patterso...
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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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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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Dr. McClure and Mr. Trowbridge Berrypicking

Date: 1905
Description: Dr. James McClure, on the left wearing a three-piece suit, and Mr. Trowbridge, on the right wearing a coat and bow tie, are holding pails of freshly-picked...
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After a Trip Down River

Date: 06 04 1909
Description: A group of Holts and Macartneys is posing for a photograph after completing a trip down the river. Standing next to the wagon, W.A. Holt is holding an oar....
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Fishing Trip

Date: 1916
Description: A group of men are standing in front of the Holt family home on Main Street. Several of the men are holding fishing poles, and they appear ready to go on a...

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