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Baptism at Trinity Lutheran Church

Date: 02 09 1958
Description: The Reverend Erwin G. Tieman baptizes infants as part of a Lutheran crusade for Christ evangelism.
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Saint Raphael Cathedral — Bishop's Seat

Date: 02 27 1955
Description: Saint Raphael Cathedral, 216 West Main Street, showing the new bishop's seat.
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Four Men at Dinner Table

Date: 07 15 1959
Description: From left to right, Ivan A. Nestigen, Dr. Tomey, Bishop O'Conner, and Governor Gaylord Nelson at a dinner table.
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: Archbishop Philip Pocock of Winnipeg preaching the sermon at the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field.
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: Archbishop Philip Pocock of Winnipeg preaching the sermon at the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field.
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: Archbishop Philip Pocock of Winnipeg preaching the sermon at the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field. T...
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: View of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field. The Most Reverend John Treacy, bishop of the La Crosse ...
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Pontifical Field Mass

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine pontifical field mass held at Breese Stevens Field. The Most Reverend John Treacy, bishop of the La Crosse Diocese ...
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Historic Evening Mass at St. Raphael Cathedral

Date: 02 15 1953
Description: Historic evening mass at St. Raphael Cathedral, a stately two-hour ceremony closing the parish's annual 40 Hours' Devotion. This was the first evening mass...
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Historic Evening Mass at St. Raphael Cathedral

Date: 02 15 1953
Description: Historic evening mass at St. Raphael Cathedral, a stately two-hour ceremony closing the parish's annual 40 Hours' Devotion. This was the first evening mass...
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Catholic Boy Scouts

Date: 06 26 1955
Description: Three Madison Boy Scouts received the Ad Altare Del medal at a retreat at the Dane County fairgrounds. Left to right: Reverend Wayne Turner, Tim Harrington...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. During Bus Ride

Date: 12 21 1956
Description: Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. riding a bus with white Methodist minister Glenn Smiley during the Montgomery bus integration struggle. The man seated in fro...
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First Congregational Church Mortgage Burning

Date: 01 19 1950
Description: Group portrait of the principal participants in a mortgage burning ceremony at First Congregational Church, 1609 University Avenue. The congregation is cel...
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First Baptist Church Youth Banquet

Date: 02 02 1950
Description: 35 teens and adult leaders from First Baptist Church pose for a portrait at a youth banquet.
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South Shore Methodist Church Mortgage Burning

Date: 02 12 1950
Description: A mortgage burning ceremony was held at the South Shore Methodist Church, 610 Olin Avenue, and more than 100 persons participated. The church was built and...
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Pilgrim Congregational Church Men's Club Turkey Feast

Date: 03 01 1950
Description: Pictured seated at the speakers' table are some of the attendees at the annual turkey feast of the Men's Club of the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 953 Jen...
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Dedication Ceremonies for Hillel Foundation Student Center

Date: 03 25 1950
Description: Group portrait of participants in a ceremony to dedicate the site of the Hillel foundation student center, which was part of the 25th anniversary of the Fo...
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First Baptist Church Cornerstone Ceremony

Date: 05 03 1950
Description: The Reverend Charles R. Bell Jr., pastor of the First Baptist Church, is assisted by a group of church officials as he lays the cornerstone for the new bui...
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Cornerstone Laying for Trinity Lutheran Church

Date: 05 07 1950
Description: Speakers stand near the front of the partially finished new building during the cornerstone laying ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1904 Winnebago Stre...
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Boy Scout Troop

Date: 05 16 1950
Description: Group portrait of members of the Boy Scout Troop 19 of the Luther Memorial Church with their scoutmaster, Jack Gasdorf, and Reverend A. Henry Hetland, dire...

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