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Herbert E. Whipple

Date: 03 27 1957
Description: Herbert B. Whipple, second from right, is honored at a dinner to celebrate his birthday and retirement. He is retiring as supervisor of incorporations in t...
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Line Dancers

Date: 01 10 1993
Description: "Theresa mayor Mike Weymeir, his wife Carol, village clerk, and their daughter, Laura, participate at G & Z's Hall."
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Village Clerk

Date: 08 1998
Description: "This is Theresa Village Clerk, Patti Hilker."
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Recount

Date: 04 12 1960
Description: In a recount that lasted almost four hours, the tide turned in favor of Alderman John Budzien, who apparently had lost last Tuesday's election to Robert A....
Poster

Vote For Republican Candidates

Date: 11 05 1918
Description: Election poster featuring Republican candidates. Quarter-length portraits accompany each name. Names, left to right and top to bottom, "For Governor, Emanu...
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City Honored for Better Traffic Record

Date: 11 07 1958
Description: The city of Madison receives a state flag from the Safety Division of the State Motor Vehicle Department for its record in improving its traffic accident r...
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State Commission on Human Rights Officers

Date: 03 12 1959
Description: Newly elected officers of the State Commission on Human Rights. "They are, left to right, the Rev. Perry Saito, pastor of St. Paul's Methodist Church, Stev...
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Eydie V. Watts

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Description: Photograph of Eydie V. Watts, member of the Milwaukee City Civil Service Commssion. Ms. Watts sits at her desk in an office. She is wearing a dress or blou...
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Justice of Peace Robert Mixson

Date: 04 13 1959
Description: Portrait of Robert Mixson, a 21-year-old University of Wisconsin student, at his swearing-in ceremony as a Justice of the Peace. A fraternity prank resulte...
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Youth Council Installation

Date: 06 03 1959
Description: Madison City Attorney, Harold E. Hanson, left, congratulates two newly elected officers of the East Side Young Mayor's Council. The officers are, left to r...
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Youth Council Installation

Date: 06 03 1959
Description: Alderman-Elect Renee Reese (left) and Gale Kocvara, retiring treasurer, gather around the refreshment table during ceremonies for the installation of newly...
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Youth Council Installation

Date: 06 03 1959
Description: Karen Mennes hands over the symbolic gavel to Mayor-Elect Ronald Mathison during ceremonies for the incoming officers of the East Side Young Mayor's Counci...
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Edwin E. Witte

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Description: Waist-up portrait of Dr. Edwin Witte, considered the father of Social Security, Executive Director of the Executive Staff to the Committee on Economic Secu...
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Arthur J. Altmeyer Taking the Oath as Assistant Secretary of Labor

Date: 06 08 1934
Description: Arthur J. Altmeyer taking the oath as Assistant Secretary of Labor. Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins stands on the left, and Samuel Gompers on the right,...
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In the U.S. Supreme Court Room

Date: 05 1937
Description: In the U.S. Supreme Court Room, after hearing the Court hand down its decisions upholding the constitutionality of the old age insurance and unemployment i...
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First Meeting of the Social Security Board

Date: 09 14 1935
Description: From left to right: Arthur J. Altmeyer, John G. Winant, and Vincent M. Miles at the first meeting of the Social Security Board.
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Banquet Celebrating the Third Anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act

Date: 08 15 1938
Description: Banquet celebrating the third anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act. From left to right: David J. Lewis, Congressman from Maryland, and Sen...
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Social Security Board Chairman Testifies

Date: 02 24 1939
Description: Arthur J. Altmeyer (center), Chairman of the Social Security Board, pictured as he appeared before the Senate Unemployment and Relief Committee. Altmeyer e...
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Conference Concerning the Pending Bill to Improve the Social Security Act

Date: 03 31 1939
Description: The conference concerned the pending bill to improve the Social Security Act. From left to right, all sitting: Senator James F. Byrnes, Chairman of the Sen...
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Early Meeting of the Social Security Board

Date: 1939
Description: From left to right: George Bigge, Arthur Altmeyer, Chairman, and Ellen Woodward in an early meeting of the Social Security Board.

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