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V-J Day Celebration

Date: 08 15 1945
Description: Crowd with two sailors hugging each other. Sailor with his back to the camera is Seabee B. O. Pledger; other sailor is unknown. They are celebrating V-J Da...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 24 1955
Description: The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two boys in their racers on the starting ramp. Starte...
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Spectators Walking Across Golf Course

Date: 06 26 1955
Description: Spectators walk across Maple Bluff Golf Course during the Women's Western Golf Association Tournament.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Drum Major

Date: 11 12 1955
Description: Drum major, Stan Stitgen, in front of the University of Wisconsin-Madison marching band at the Wisconsin - Illinois football game in Camp Randall Stadium.
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Fairgrounds Harness Race

Date: 07 14 1944
Description: One horse and racer on the track in front of the judges stand during a harness race at a fairgrounds. Signs visible promote county fairs in Darlington and ...
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Manchester War Bond Drawing

Date: 12 21 1944
Description: General Vincent J. Meloy, Truax Field commanding officer, draws war bond No. 96,358,797, which means a war bond for Mrs. Lily Clements, a cook at Hamilton ...
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Retriever Dog Field Trials

Date: 06 17 1945
Description: Onlookers near a pond at the Retriever Dog Field Trials in Vilas Park. James Simpson, Jr., of Chicago, one of the judges, has his hand upraised to signal; ...
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New Glarus Centennial

Date: 07 16 1945
Description: Part of the crowd celebrating the New Glarus Centennial. In the background is a monument in memory of the first settlers of the Swiss colony of New Glarus ...
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Wisconsin-Illinois Football Game

Date: 10 20 1945
Description: Man in a wheelchair on the sidelines of the Wisconsin-Illinois football game at Camp Randall Stadium. He is possibly Robert Butts, the founder of the annua...
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Wisconsin-Illinois Football Game

Date: 10 20 1945
Description: Dads of players on the sidelines of the Wisconsin-Illinois football game at Camp Randall Stadium for the 25th annual Dad's Day game.
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Wisconsin-Purdue Football Game

Date: 10 06 1945
Description: Action shot of football game between the University of Wisconsin and Purdue at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin-Purdue Football Game

Date: 10 06 1945
Description: Wisconsin - Purdue Football Game at Camp Randall stadium, showing Wisconsin player, Jerry Thompson, number 44, being stopped by Purdue players Bob DeMoss, ...
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Wisconsin-Purdue Football Game

Date: 10 06 1945
Description: Wisconsin - Purdue Football Game at Camp Randall stadium, showing Wisconsin players Jack Mead, number 51, and Clarence Easer, number 76, team up to stop Pu...
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UW vs. Marquette Football Game

Date: 09 21 1946
Description: Action photograph of Fullback Earl Maves (No. 35) running for a touchdown during the University of Wisconsin-Madison vs. Marquette football game.
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Blackbourn Receives All-Star Award

Date: 09 22 1946
Description: Lisle Blackbourn Jr., former Milwaukee Washington high school star playing for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was awarded a trophy as the most outsta...
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UW vs. Ohio State Football Game

Date: 10 12 1946
Description: Wisconsin fullback Earl Maves (35) dashed 36 yards for a touchdown to start the Badger scoring in the third quarter with Wisconsin halfback Don Kindt (11) ...
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UW vs. Ohio State Football Game

Date: 10 12 1946
Description: Fullback Earl Maves (35) running off tackle for eight yards to the Ohio State one yard line accompanied by University of Wisconsin-Madison end Dale Bowers ...
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Governor Walter S. Goodland Inauguration

Date: 01 06 1947
Description: Chief Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry, left, of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, administering the oath of office to Governor Walter S. Goodland in the Wisconsin ...
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Crowds at High School Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 15 1947
Description: Cheerleaders in front of the crowds at the WIAA State Boys High School Basketball Tournament.
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Zor Shriners and Circus Elephants

Date: 04 04 1947
Description: Zor Shriners Band members serenading the Polack Brothers show elephants outside of the Parkway Theater, where they are performing.

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