Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections
Filter: Categories of Wisconsin Historical Images
Filter: Subject of Rites and ceremonies
Filter: Creator Name of Stein, Edwin
Filter: Subject of manners and customs
Filter: Subject of indoor photography
| Date: | 12 1954 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Boy Scout Lloyd Dresen lighting a candle during the investiture service at Lakeview Community Church. The church is sponsoring Madison's newest Scout Troop... |
| Date: | 08 14 1955 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of the dedication ceremony and first Mass held at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church located at 401 South Owen Drive. Madison Dioces... |
| Date: | 05 01 1957 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Veronica Goebel (of Racine) is carrying the crown of May flowers to place on the head of a Virgin Mary statue. Maids of Honor in dresses holding posies are... |
| Date: | 05 17 1957 |
|---|---|
| Description: | The Dane County Board met for the last time in the old courthouse Thursday night, and heard C.A. Sorenson (of Springdale) recite a history of the building ... |
| Date: | 05 30 1957 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of a group of people on a stage. Standing at a podium is Mayor Ivan Nestingen, speaking at the Memorial Day ceremony held at Central High Sch... |
| Date: | 05 30 1957 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Pausing after playing "Onward, Christian Soldiers," two tuba players in the 32nd Infantry division band are watching the ceremonies on the stage for Memori... |
| Date: | 05 30 1957 |
|---|---|
| Description: | In the foreground a Veteran of Foreign Wars is looking at a Memorial Day program, held at Central High School because of rain. In the background is the aud... |
| Date: | 12 18 1957 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view through an arch towards a large group of people sitting in pews. The body of Msgr. John A. Koelzer, 67, pastor of St. James Catholic Church, ... |
| Date: | 09 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Wide angle view of 2,700 freshmen students in the Stock Pavilion being officially welcomed to the university. In the foreground is a large sign on an easel... |
| Date: | 10 09 1958 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Wisconsin governor Vernon Thomson addresses the crowd during the inaugural ceremonies at the field house for Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem as the thirteenth presi... |
| Date: | 10 09 1958 |
|---|---|
| Description: | University of Wisconsin Regent President Wilbur Renk presents a bound certificate of appointment as president of the university to Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem d... |
| Date: | 10 09 1958 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem (left), the new president of the University of Wisconsin, is greeted by former U.W. president Dr. E.B. Fred (middle) at the inaugura... |
| Date: | 10 09 1958 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Professor Ray Dvorak leads the University of Wisconsin band during the inauguration ceremonies for the new U.W. president Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem at the fie... |
| Date: | 10 09 1958 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Professor Henry L. Ahlgren and his wife at a reception at Memorial Union preceding the inaugural luncheon for the new University of Wisconsin president Dr.... |
| Date: | 10 09 1958 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Dr. Grayson Kirk (right), president of Columbia University, chats with new president of the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem, at the inaugur... |
| Date: | 10 09 1958 |
|---|---|
| Description: | New University of Wisconsin president Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem poses with members of his family before the inaugural luncheon at Memorial Union. From left ar... |
| Date: | 12 16 1958 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Observing a family tradition that the height of all children are measured each Christmas season on the sliding oak door between the parlor and dining room,... |
| Date: | 01 02 1959 |
|---|---|
| Description: | An oil portrait of Governor Vernon Thomson is unveiled by his wife Mrs. Helen Thomson. The portrait will be hung in the State Capitol executive office with... |
| Date: | 02 19 1959 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Lieutenant Governor Philleo Nash, center, cutting the ribbon to open the new million dollar J.C. Penney Co. department store located on the Capitol Square ... |
| Date: | 04 23 1959 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Three researchers who spoke at the Math Research Center dedication are shown, (left to right): Dr. William H. Martin, director of research and development,... |
If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.
Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: