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Sparky's Funeral

Date: 12 12 1944
Description: Large group of U.S. Naval Training School (Radio) trainees, at the Van Hise dormitories, standing at the gravesite of Sparky, with four men carrying the co...
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Bishop William O'Connor Memorial Chapel

Date: 08 19 1973
Description: The Bishop WIlliam O'Connor Memorial Chapel at Resurrection Cemetery, which is a pyramid-shaped building with a spire on top and a cross at the point.
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University of Wisconsin ROTC Cadets at French Friendship Day Ceremony

Date: 02 13 1949
Description: The group of University of Wisconsin ROTC Cadets clasped hands to signify the presentation and acceptance of the French gifts to the state of Wisconsin. A ...
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Funeral Service at Zion Lutheran Church

Date: 02 16 1978
Description: "Zion Lutheran Church, Town of Theresa. At this moment, funeral services of Herb Sellnow are taking place."
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Funeral Service at Zion Lutheran Church

Date: 02 16 1978
Description: "Carrying the casket from Zion, the small country church."
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Rural Burial

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Description: Engraved view of a country burial in the snow. A clergyman reads a blessing as a mourner kneels near the grave. A group of mourners bow their heads. A team...
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Horse-drawn Hearse in the Snow

Date: 1910
Description: Martin Keefe, owner of the livery stable, drives a horse-drawn hearse, which has sled runners. The hearse was for the funeral of Mrs. Tom Hill. The buildin...
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Funeral Procession in Winter

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Description: Outdoor view from side of snowy street of a long line of sleighs and wagons moving through the town center. Location identified as Main Street, and a funer...
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Walker's Point Neighborhood Funeral

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Description: View down a snowy street. Men and women, one with a baby, are bundled up against the snowy winter weather, and are lining both sides of the street. Carriag...
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Walker's Point Neighborhood Funeral

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Description: An elaborate funeral hearse is pulled up to a house with the back doors open, waiting to be loaded with the casket. There are many men and women bundled up...

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