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American Legion Clubhouse Robbery

Date: 09 19 1949
Description: Joseph C. Schabo, the watchman who lives in the Madison American Legion clubhouse at 110 East Wilson Street, is shown at left examining one of two safes th...
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Youth Speakers' Bureau

Date: 09 21 1949
Description: Shown preparing their talks are members of the Youth Speakers' Bureau John Vincent, chairman, Peggy Huiskamp and Dick Cyr. The purpose of the Youth Speaker...
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Community Chest (Red Feather) Campaign

Date: 10 17 1949
Description: Charles Brown, student chairman of the Legal Aid Society, a Red Feather agency, describing the work of the society to three Community Chest women workers. ...
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American Legion Banquet

Date: 11 26 1949
Description: Honored members and guests at the American Legion banquet for Charles L. Larson, Port Washington, state commander are shown left to right: John O'Melia, Rh...
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French Gratitude Train Boxcar

Date: 12 05 1949
Description: Five men, including State Historical Society Director, Clifford Lord at left, standing near a box car labeled "Gratitude Train" on a flat bed truck parked ...
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The Madisonians Singing Group

Date: 01 09 1950
Description: 27 teen singers stand behind a piano at the Madison YWCA. The group was formed by Don Voss (extreme right) with the cooperation of the East Side Youth Acti...
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Founder's Day Banquet

Date: 01 29 1950
Description: Three members of the board of curators of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin sitting and standing at a banquet table. They are, from left: Professor...
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Wisconsin Future Farmers of America

Date: 02 21 1950
Description: Group portrait of officers and advisory council members of the Wisconsin Future Farmers of America Council at Green Lake for a planning meeting.
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Madison Turners Birthday Dinner

Date: 02 26 1950
Description: Elevated view of a portion of the crowd of 200 at the 95th birthday celebration dinner at the Turner hall. Those seated at the speakers' table are, left to...
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Amerian Legion 40 et 8 Check Presentation

Date: 03 31 1950
Description: Amerian Legion 40 et 8 presents checks to three Madison welfare groups; Rev. J. Van Handel of the Madison Catholic diocese welfare bureau, Rabbi Manfred Sw...
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Headquarters of the 'Billiken Club'

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Description: The exterior of a one-story building, the headquarters of the 'Billiken Club.'
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Interior of a Clubhouse

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Description: Interior of a clubhouse with a table, chairs, wall decoration, and a phonograph. Possibly the Can-Crushing Club.
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Governor Rennebohm Receiving an American Legion Poppy

Date: 05 10 1950
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm receiving the first poppy of the year from Patty Coyne, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.J. Coyne and Phillip Thornton, son of Mr. and M...
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Madison Craftsmen

Date: 05 26 1950
Description: Three Madison women and a display of their crafts. The women, members of the Wisconsin Designer-Craftsmen Society, and their crafts are: Mrs. Bentley (Lean...
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Madison Gladiolus Society Annual Show

Date: 07 30 1950
Description: Tiny Jean Lucey of Mazomanie standing next to a basket of gladiolus in the lobby of the First National Bank during the annual show of the Madison Gladiolus...
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Central International Gladiolus Show

Date: 08 02 1950
Description: Wisconsin's First Lady, Mrs. Oscar (Mary) Rennebohm, makes a special arrangement of gladioli for the Central International Gladiolus Society show being hel...
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Central International Gladiolus Show

Date: 08 02 1950
Description: Professor James H. Torrie, 37-D, University Houses, is pictured spraying his gladioli garden in preparation for the Central International Gladiolus Society...
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Central International Gladiolus Show

Date: 08 02 1950
Description: Mr. and Mrs. John (Angeline) Magnaseo standing in their garden at 25 Hillside Terrace with their thirteen-year-old son, Peter, admiring "Cupid," one of the...
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Central International Gladiolus Show

Date: 08 02 1950
Description: Four members of the Madison Gladiolus society are pictured inspecting a variety of containers suitable for gladioli arrangements prior to the Central Inter...
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LOFT Registration

Date: 08 05 1950
Description: Joan Gilbert (right) and Pat Wahlen pose with posters publicizing fall registration at the LOFT Youth Center.

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