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Mrs. Grace M. Pekel

Date: 05 18 1944
Description: Mrs. Grace Pekel, principal of Shorewood Hill school, retiring after serving as principal at that school since 1928.
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Harvey Dueholm

Date: 03 1978
Description: Informal portrait of Democratic Assemblyman Harvey Dueholm in the Wisconsin State Capitol. A retired farmer, Dueholm was well-known for his humorous, down...
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Dr. Harper Tribute

Date: 01 31 1948
Description: Shown at the Dr. Cornelius A. Harper recognition event, left to right, Dr. Carl N. Neupert, state health officer, and Mrs. Melba Neupert; and Dr. and Mrs. ...
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Rommelfanger 61st Wedding Anniversary

Date: 08 17 1949
Description: Peter and Mary Rommelfanger observe their 61st wedding anniversary. Mr. Rommelfanger is a retired employee of the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
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P.A. Cary

Date: 04 28 1950
Description: Group portrait of P.A. Cary, 1602 Jefferson Street, retiring classified advertising manager of Madison Newspapers, Inc. and his staff at a farewell party...
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Retirement of Henry M. Zweifel

Date: 06 29 1950
Description: Retiring Kroger Company district manager, Henry M. Zweifel, sitting in an armchair and using an ottoman, both given to him by Kroger employees on the occas...
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Major General John Mullen Retirement

Date: 08 05 1950
Description: Major General John F. "Mugs" Mullen is honored at a dinner for his retirement from the Wisconsin 32nd Division of the Wisconsin National Guard. Shown in th...
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Constructive Workshops For Older Adults

Date: 11 27 1951
Description: Constructive Workshops for Older Adults, created by the Vocational School, offers many leisure time activities for newly-retired men and women. Pictured le...
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Charles F. Kirwin

Date: 04 08 1952
Description: Portrait of Charles F. Kirwin in celebration of his 87th birthday. At the age of 87, Charles had been a resident of Madison for 52 years. He was an employe...
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Northwestern Railroad Chef William Hellman

Date: 05 16 1952
Description: William "Bill" Hellman, chef on the Northwestern Railroad's Madison-Chicago passenger run, on the train as he is preparing his last meal for the railroad a...
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Retiring Teacher Bert W. Wells

Date: 05 25 1953
Description: Portrait of Bert W. Wells, who is retiring from high school teaching. He was the chairman of the Madison East High School social studies for 28 years.
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George Post

Date: 02 23 1954
Description: George Post, who will be 84 years old soon, is retiring from his life work as a carpenter.
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East High School Class Reunion

Date: 06 26 1954
Description: Former teachers at East High School converse at a reunion held at Maple Bluff Country Club. Shown left to right are three retired East High teachers: Viole...
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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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C. Glenn Goodsell

Date: 04 26 1957
Description: C. Glenn Goodsell uses machinery in his basement shop where he repairs toys during his retirement.
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Patrolman Floyd K. Russell

Date: 10 25 1957
Description: Standing near one of the police vehicles that he services, Patrolman Floyd K. Russell, left, is congratulated by Inspector Richard Gruber on his coming ret...
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Annual Farm and Home Week

Date: 02 05 1957
Description: Emeritus Professor Warren W. Clark of Madison renewed acquaintanceship with many friends at the annual University of Wisconsin's Farm and Home Week. He was...
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John Walsh Testimonial Dinner

Date: 04 01 1958
Description: Presentation of a 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible to John Walsh in appreciation for his 25 years service to Wisconsin boxing. Shown with the car, from le...
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Wisconsin Alumni Association Banquet

Date: 06 14 1958
Description: Retiring University of Wisconsin President E.B. Fred, left, receives honors at the Wisconsin Alumni Association Alumni Day banquet. At right is John Keenan...
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U.W. Basketball Banquet

Date: 03 09 1959
Description: University of Wisconsin basketball coach Harold "Bud" Foster (right) is honored for his twenty-five years as head coach at the annual banquet. University p...

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