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Wisconsin Centennial Celebration

Date: 01 05 1948
Description: Charles E. Bohlen, United States State Department counselor, speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House during a program which launched Wi...
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YWCA Hanging of the Greens

Date: 11 29 1949
Description: Five members of various YWCA organizations inspecting decorations to be used in the traditional "Hanging of the Greens" at the YWCA. Seated from left to ri...
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Children of the American Revolution

Date: 03 13 1951
Description: Members of the Timothy Hatch Society of the Children of the American Revolution take part in the commemoration ceremony in recognition of the founding of M...
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Delta Delta Delta Sorority Mortgage Burning Ceremony

Date: 11 19 1951
Description: Officers of the house association of Mu chapter of the Delta Delta Delta sorority burned the mortgage on the chapter house located at 120 Langdon Street at...
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Crime Prevention Week Declaration

Date: 02 15 1952
Description: Wisconsin Attorney General Vernon W. Thompson sitting at his desk while signing an endorsement of the Madison observance of Crime Prevention Week. The nati...
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New Saint Coletta School Chapel Blessing

Date: 06 27 1953
Description: The Most Rev. William P. O'Connor of Madison stands at the center of the altar during the Mass at Saint Coletta school in Jefferson following the blessing ...
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Christmas Season Activities

Date: 12 11 1954
Description: J. Kenneth and Mary Conlin and their sons light an advent wreath in preparation for Christmas. Left to right: J. Kenneth; Kevin age 3; Thomas (lighting the...
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Blackhawk Ski Club Banquet

Date: 05 12 1956
Description: Members of the Blackhawk Ski Club Board of Directors burn the mortgage deed to the Club's 32 acre tract at Tomahawk Ridge hill during a club banquet. Left ...
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Madison Optimists Installation of Officers

Date: 07 15 1957
Description: Raymond Lemke, right, congratulates three of the newly installed officers of the Madison Optimists. They are, left to right: Cyril Klingele, second vice-pr...
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Madison Optimists Installation of Officers

Date: 07 15 1957
Description: Three newly installed directors of the Madison Optimists sit at a breakfast table. They include, from left: Delbert Braun, Harold Anderson, and Edward Krec...
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WCOF Installation

Date: 06 11 1958
Description: View of an installation ceremony at Our Lady Queen of Peace Court No. 597, Women's Catholic Order of Foresters. Seated left to right are Angeline VanDe Wal...

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