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Ray-O-Vac Initiates 25-Year Members

Date: 11 15 1951
Description: New members of the Ray-O-Vac Company's 25 Year Club were initiated during ceremonies at the organization's annual banquet at Hotel Loraine.
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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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Installation of New Minister at University Presbyterian Church

Date: 01 20 1952
Description: Group portrait of pastors and lay officials gathered for the installation of the Rev. John R. Collins, third from left, as the new pastor of the University...
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Westminster Presbyterian Church Dedication

Date: 02 17 1952
Description: Dedication services for the new Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4100 Nakoma Road, were held at the church. Left to right are: Rev. Richard Pritchard, pres...
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Edgewood College Freshman Prom

Date: 05 09 1952
Description: King Bob Machoths, Monroe, crowns queen Judy O'Boyle, Sioux Falls, SD, as little sailor Johnny Hunt looks on.
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Madison General Hospital Nurse Capping Ceremony

Date: 06 13 1952
Description: Group portrait of 48 Madison General Hospital student nurses on the event of their 'capping ceremony' which marks the end of their first year of training. ...
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Luther Memorial Confirmation Class

Date: 03 29 1953
Description: Group portrait of thirty-nine members of the Luther Memorial confirmation class. Reverend Charles A. Puls is pastor of the church.
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A Tribute to Madison Dads on Fathers' Day

Date: 06 16 1953
Description: A photographic tribute to Madison dads on Fathers Day includes a portrait of Madison City Engineer John G. Thompson and his three sons, Jim Thompson, Dougl...
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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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Sun Prairie Dedication of New Ashley Athletic Field

Date: 10 09 1953
Description: Group portrait of the dignitaries who participated in Sun Prairie's dual celebration of Homecoming and the official dedication of Ashley Field, the new hig...
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World Community Day Planners

Date: 10 27 1953
Description: Officers of the Madison Council of United Church Women plan the program for World Community Day. Seated left to right are: Elva Jabas, a member of Pilgrim ...
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St. Mary's Hospital Student Nurses

Date: 02 14 1954
Description: Group portrait of fifty-one St. Mary's Hospital student nurses who received their caps during ceremonies held at St. James Catholic Church.
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Madison General Hospital Student Nurses

Date: 04 1954
Description: Group portrait of sixty one Madison General Hospital student nurses who have received their nursing caps in a capping ceremony.
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Boy Scout Explorer Ball

Date: 04 23 1954
Description: Portrait of four of the scouts who received top awards at the Boy Scout Explorer Ball held at the Army Reserve armory. Left to right are: R.A. Grant, Jon T...
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West High School Homecoming Queen & Court

Date: 10 18 1954
Description: West High School Homecoming Queen Sarita Sarig (center) poses with her Court of Honor, including Gail Lawrenz (left), Sally Arnold (standing), and Priscill...
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Central High School Queen & Court of Honor

Date: 10 28 1954
Description: Group portrait of Central High School's Homecoming Queen with her Court of Honor. Queen Colleen Ryan is seated at right. At left is Susan Jeffrey, and stan...
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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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Inauguration of Secretary of State

Date: 01 03 1955
Description: Glenn M. Wise (Mrs. John E. Wise) raises her hand while taking her oath of office before a robed judge. An audience looks on from the background. The origi...
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Edge High School Advent Wreath

Date: 11 29 1955
Description: Elevated view of a group of six Edgewood High School students gathered around an advent candle while the first is being lit. Front row, left to right: Jeff...
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Bernard Gill Receives St. George Award

Date: 02 19 1956
Description: Bernard Gill, right, receives the St. George Award for Scouting at St. Raphael Cathedral. Seated is Bishop William O'Connor. Flanking the Bishop are Revere...

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