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Madison Soap Box Derby Audience

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: Some of the crowd watching the 1954 Madison soap box derby, including the Wilbert Rung family of Madison.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Audience

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: Four local kids watch the races at the 1954 Madison soap box derby. From left are Mary Ann, Richard, and Dolores Crotsenberg, and John Dyreson.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Audience

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: Guy Beaumont of Madison sits atop a ladder to watch the races at the 1954 Madison soap box derby.
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Tenney Park Bridge

Date: 08 01 1954
Description: People look at the Yahara River from the Tenney Park bridge on Sherman Avenue.
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Hillel Ground Breaking at 611 Langdon Street

Date: 04 03 1955
Description: Four men with shovels turn over the first shovels full of earth at 611 Langdon Street, the site of the new Jewish student center. "Left to right are Rabbi ...
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Wisconsin Congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine

Date: 09 11 1955
Description: Many priests and altar boys in robes attend a pontifical 'field Mass' at Breese Stevens Field. The Wisconsin Congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doc...
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University of Wisconsin Graduation

Date: 06 15 1956
Description: Students are seated in the stands at University of Wisconsin graduation ceremony.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 06 22 1956
Description: Judges Jim Green and Bob Reger view the race from the East Washington Avenue finish line. Ozzie Johnson and Dick Meyer were other judges. Most cars finishe...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 06 22 1956
Description: Two contestants in the Soap Box Derby cross the finish line. James Eckels of Mineral Point is in the lead, beating out Dick Williams, Madison.
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U.W. Graduation at Camp Randall

Date: 06 21 1957
Description: University of Wisconsin graduation ceremonies taking place at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin vs. West Virginia Football Game

Date: 10 05 1957
Description: The University of Wisconsin marching band performs on the field at Camp Randall Stadium during halftime of the Wisconsin vs. West Virginia football game.
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Wisconsin-Michigan State Football Game

Date: 11 02 1957
Description: Wisconsin halfback Danny Lewis scores a touchdown against Michigan State in their game at Camp Randall.
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University of Wisconsin Graduation Ceremony

Date: 06 16 1958
Description: View of the University of Wisconsin's graduation ceremonies as seen from the balcony overlooking the side of the stage. Special guests are seated on the st...
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Wisconsin-Purdue Football Game

Date: 10 10 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin quarterback Dale Hackbart scores a touchdown against Purdue in Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin-Iowa Football Game

Date: 10 18 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin's Jon Hobbs catches a pass from Dale Hackbart in the football game against Iowa at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Blackhawk Ski Meet

Date: 02 03 1957
Description: Jack Statz of Madison takes off on a jump in the Class A division of a Blackhawk Ski Club meet.
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Charges Dropped for 54 Nabbed in Mob

Date: 04 18 1958
Description: Spectators and defendants mingle in a crowded County courtroom for a hearing on a Langdon Street demonstration involving 1,000 to 2,000 students.
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Brandes Heating Company Explosion and Fire

Date: 06 10 1958
Description: Police and spectators watch as firemen battle a blaze at Brandes Heating Co., 2046 Winnebago Street.
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Vice-President Nixon in Madison

Date: 10 24 1958
Description: Elevated view of a crowd of nearly 3,000 people gathered at the Capitol Square to hear Vice-President Richard Nixon speak. The vice-president is visible st...
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National Lutheran Evangelism Conference

Date: 02 01 1959
Description: More than 3,000 people attend the final day activities of the National Lutheran Evangelism conference held at the Dane County Fairgrounds arena for five da...

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