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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: The crowd watches as two racers come down the Midvale Boulevard hill during the 1954 Madison soap box derby.
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: A lineup of racers await their turn to race at the 1954 Madison soap box derby. Larry Meicher of Madison stands by his racer, "The Iceberg." The are at the...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: Phil Peckham of Madison is ready to start his winning heat during the 1954 Madison soap box derby. Members of the Marine Corps Reserve are shown operating ...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: David Laverty of Mineral Point sitting in his racer at the starting line at the 1954 Madison soap box derby. He was a runner-up in the class B, and his bro...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: Roger McFadden of New Glarus is shown in his racer at the starting line at the 1954 Madison soap box derby. He lost by a few inches to the champion, Phil P...
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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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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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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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Wisconsin 4-H Club Conference and Picnic

Date: 06 16 1959
Description: A few of nearly 1,000 members of state 4-H clubs enjoy a picnic on the grounds of the University of Wisconsin inter-mural field while meeting for a week-lo...
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Tenney Park Lock Opening

Date: 08 22 1959
Description: Mayor Ivan Nestingen leads the parade of boats that opened the new Tenney Park lock on Saturday morning.

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