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Madison Soap Box Derby Parade

Date: 07 28 1957
Description: Madison Junior Boy Scout Drum & Bugle Corps march in the pre-Soap Box Derby race parade on East Washington Avenue.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Parade

Date: 07 28 1957
Description: Soap box derby contestants parade up East Washington Avenue before the race to receive their entry prize, a tool kit.
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Wisconsin-Northwestern Football Game

Date: 10 28 1950
Description: The University of Wisconsin stands in formation on the field during halftime of the Wisconsin - Northwestern football game at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Republican Party Lincoln Day Event

Date: 02 08 1951
Description: Elevated view of a large crowd of Dane County Republicans sitting in rows of seats at their annual Lincoln Day box supper and program held at the Eagles Cl...
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University of Wisconsin Varsity Crew Homecoming

Date: 06 18 1951
Description: A crowd greets the University of Wisconsin varsity crew as they arrive on a train at the West Washington Avenue railroad station. At top center is crew cap...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Parade

Date: 07 22 1951
Description: Pre-race parade for Soap Box Derby, going past 151 East Gilman Street.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp

Date: 07 22 1951
Description: Soap Box Derby starting line at 140 East Gorham Street.
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Wisconsin - Iowa Football Game

Date: 11 17 1951
Description: George Rice (#60) carries the ball for Iowa as Eddie Withers of Wisconsin (#11) is blocked in their game at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin - Iowa Football Game

Date: 11 17 1951
Description: The fathers of Wisconsin football players (wearing the same numbers as their sons) lined up on the field for pre-game ceremonies before the "Dad's Day" gam...
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Lindbergh Speech

Date: 08 22 1927
Description: Charles Lindbergh speaking to a crowd at a stadium.
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Kiddie Train

Date: 1960
Description: View across water towards the kiddie train at Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo). The train was donated by the Madison Lions Club and operated from 1953-1968...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Champion

Date: 07 20 1952
Description: Madison Soap Box Derby winner Larry Laverty sits in his racer while holding his trophy. His family is gathered around him. The race was held on East Gorham...
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 08 18 1935
Description: Roger Gabbei, age 12, competed in the Madison soap box derby held on Gorham Street. He carried a spare wheel in case of a crackup. Roger won the class B ti...
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 08 18 1935
Description: Fred Raemisch, 16, of 2234 E. Johnson Street, sitting in his championship soap box derby car, #41. This was the first official soap box derby held in Madis...
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 18 1937
Description: Rear view of three soap box derby racers whizzing down West Wilson Street.
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Wisconsin Knights of Columbus Golden Jubilee Parade

Date: 05 18 1952
Description: The Madison 4th degree team of the Knights of Columbus, wearing formal clothing with top hats, vests and capes and carrying walking sticks, marching in for...
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Wisconsin Knights of Columbus Golden Jubilee Parade

Date: 05 18 1952
Description: Crowd watching Wisconsin Knights of Columbus Golden Jubilee parade, including children with their heads turned in anticipation, and dressed up wearing hats...
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Memorial Day Activities

Date: 05 30 1952
Description: Elevated view of part of the crowd watching as military units from Truax Field march down South Carroll Street during the Memorial Day parade at Madison's ...
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Memorial Day Activities

Date: 05 30 1952
Description: Part of the crowd gathered on the Capitol Square in Madison to watch the Memorial Day parade.
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Fourth of July ESBMA Parade

Date: 07 04 1952
Description: "Comely young women" ride the float of the Four Lakes Yachting Club in the 1952 Fourth of July parade on Capitol Square for the East Side Businessmen's Ass...

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