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MacArthur Returns

Date: 05 20 1951
Description: General Douglas MacArthur rides in an open car during the ticker tape parade in his honor. MacArthur had just returned to the United States, having been re...
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Wisconsin Outers Picnic at Hoyt Park

Date: 04 29 1950
Description: A group portrait of the officers of the Wisconsin Outers enjoying a picnic at Hoyt Park despite the chilly weather. Pictured left to right in the foregroun...
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Ulysses S. Grant and Family

Date: 1866
Description: Engraved carte-de-visite portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant and his family.
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Boys Playing Scott and Beauregard

Date: 1860
Description: An aunt, Mary, finds two boys, Johnny and Joe, fighting. One boy is an obvious loser. The text below reads: "Mary. Why, Johnny, what have you been doing?...
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Jeff's Knave-y

Date: 1860
Description: Jefferson Davis and six sailors sail in a tea cup. A pirate flag flies overhead. One sailor is in the "crow's nest." Another is using a paddle. Three sailo...
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Women's Bowling Association Spring Luncheon

Date: 03 26 1957
Description: Three new officers of the Women's Bowling Association sit at a table during the annual spring luncheon. From left are: Mrs. Harriet Kelley, vice-president;...
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Opti-Mrs. Luncheon

Date: 07 11 1957
Description: Officers were installed at the Opti-Mrs. luncheon. Elizabeth Coulter, center, is the new president; on her left is Jean Thurow, and at right is Mary Sparkm...
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Phillip F. La Follette at T-Beach Whittling Club

Date: 01 14 1944
Description: Three men sit on improvised seats (boards on barrels) at the T-Beach Whittling Club, located on the north coast of New Guinea (present day Papua New Guinea...
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Ladies' Golf-Bowling League

Date: 03 13 1959
Description: Officers of the Ladies' Golf-Bowling League of Madison's three country clubs are, from left to right: Edith Henry, treasurer; Valeria Schwoegler, president...
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Lawyers' Wives Luncheon

Date: 05 09 1960
Description: Three members of the Lawyers' Wives of Dane County attend the annual spring luncheon. They include: Arabel Murphy, state president-elect; Lillian Young; an...
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Hunters' Gun Safety Instruction

Date: 11 1953
Description: Captain Leo Lewis, inspector-instructor at the Naval-Marine Corps Reserve Training Center in Madison, shows Captain Paul Biehl (left), another instructor, ...
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Hunters' Gun Safety Instruction

Date: 11 1953
Description: Captain Leo Lewis, inspector-instructor at the Naval-Marine Corps Reserve Training Center in Madison, explains the bolt operation of a rifle to Mrs. Paul B...
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Hunters' Gun Safety Instruction

Date: 11 1953
Description: Captain Leo Lewis, inspector-instructor at the Naval-Marine Corps Reserve Training Center in Madison, points out the correct way to fire a rifle from a pro...
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Hunters' Gun Safety Instruction

Date: 11 1953
Description: Russ Beach of Madison receives coaching on the firing line at the Winnequah Gun Club near Lodi during a gun safety session for hunters. The instructor is N...
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Armed Forces Day Parade

Date: 05 18 1957
Description: Officers of all services and Mayor Ivan Nestingen at the reviewing stand during the Armed Forces Day parade on Madison's Capitol Square. They are surrounde...
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We Saw You . . . at Who's New Luncheon

Date: 05 27 1958
Description: Members of the Who's New Club for new women residents of Madison hold their annual spring luncheon at the Nakoma Country Club. Shown, (L-R), are: Mrs. Stan...

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