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Evan M. Hughes, Capitol Theatre Doorman

Date: 05 17 1945
Description: Evan M. Hughes, 68, a war-time replacement as doorman at the Capitol Theatre. Mr. Hughes had a son, Pvt. Robert E. Hughes, who was a prisoner of war by the...
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Ordie A. Juve on Trial for Murder

Date: 01 11 1949
Description: Ordie A. Juve, 86 Fair Oaks Avenue, seated at lower left during a hearing in the court of Superior Judge Roy H. Proctor to determine if he should be bound ...
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Farm Family Day

Date: 02 25 1950
Description: Group portrait of fathers and sons with Governor Oscar Rennebohm in the governor's reception room of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Farm families from eleven...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Sponsors

Date: 06 27 1950
Description: Michael Welch is being sponsored by his dad's filling station, Welch's Service Station, 2030 University Avenue, and Jordan Brothers' grocery, 1863 Monroe S...
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"Typical Good Family"

Date: 10 06 1950
Description: Portrait of the Herman Fischer family. Emmy Lou, 16, and Herman, Jr., 20, are standing in the back row. Seated in the second row are Grandma Emma Fischer,...
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The Bauer's Risley Act

Date: 05 22 1956
Description: Portrait of George and Peter Bauer, a father and son risley act. Risley is a form of tumbling by one individual while being juggled on the feet of another....
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The Bauer's Risley Act

Date: 05 22 1956
Description: Portrait of George and Peter Bauer, a father and son performing their risley act. Risley is a form of tumbling by one individual while being juggled on the...
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Oscar Mayer Scholarships

Date: 04 01 1958
Description: Oscar G. Mayer, Jr. presenting scholarship certificates to two Madison High School students. Left to right: Oscar Mayer, Jr. and recipients Barbara Jean Ho...
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We Saw You Being Good Neighbors

Date: 07 28 1960
Description: Joseph E. O'Brien (center) and his daughter, Mary Beth, 8, are shown at their Shorewood Hills home visiting with South American labor union leaders. Carlos...

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