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Jonas Staley Holding Shovel

Date: 08 05 1947
Description: Jonas Staley, 1510 Jenifer Street, a 73-year-old man who enjoyed working outdoors in hot weather. He is shown putting in a sewer at 4226 Beverly Road.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Officials

Date: 07 23 1949
Description: Soap Box Derby officials and judges for the 1949 derby are pictured in a group portrait. Left to right, they are John Hubbins, cashier of the American Exch...
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Korean War Opinion Poll

Date: 06 27 1950
Description: Journalist John Prindle, left, conducts an on-the-street interview of T.B. Peterman, realtor, about his opinions on the Korean War.
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Korean War Opinion Poll

Date: 06 27 1950
Description: Journalist John Prindle, right, conducting an on-the-street interview with W.H. Kelly, a sporting goods dealer and Navy veteran, about his opinions on the ...
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Korean War Opinion Poll

Date: 06 27 1950
Description: Journalist John Prindle, left, doing an on-the-street interview with Conrad Druse, veteran and University of Wisconsin graduate student, about his opinions...
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Charles F. Kirwin

Date: 04 08 1952
Description: Portrait of Charles F. Kirwin in celebration of his 87th birthday. At the age of 87, Charles had been a resident of Madison for 52 years. He was an employe...
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Madison Baseball League Season Opener

Date: 05 16 1954
Description: Dentist Dr. Ray Huegel poses as catcher, and attorney Glenn Stephens poses as umpire for the ceremonial first pitch during the opening game of the Madison ...
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Bashford Methodist Church

Date: 09 04 1954
Description: A member of Bashford Methodist Church, 15 North Seventh Street, tears down the house at 329 North Street where the new church will be located. Searl Cook i...
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Bashford Methodist Church

Date: 09 04 1954
Description: Members of Bashford Methodist Church, 15 North Seventh Street, tear down the house at 329 North Street where the new church will be located. Floyd Fairbank...
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Bashford Methodist Church

Date: 09 04 1954
Description: A member of Bashford Methodist Church, 15 North Seventh Street, tears down the house at 329 North Street where the new church will be located. Harold Bohms...
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United Givers Campaign Fair Share Plan

Date: 09 08 1954
Description: Nels Anderson of 524 East Washington Avenue tells why he endorses the "fair share" plan of the United Givers Campaign.
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Roundy's Fun Fund

Date: 08 30 1956
Description: Group portrait of children from the Shorewood Hills play school who put on a carnival with the proceeds going to "Roundy's Fun Fund." With them is Joseph L...
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Children of Westmorland with "Roundy" Coughlin

Date: 09 15 1956
Description: Six children from the Madison Westmorland neighborhood, who raised money for Roundy's charity for children, posing for a portrait with "Roundy" Coughlin. L...
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Madison Public Library Bookmobile

Date: 07 11 1957
Description: Exterior view of the new Madison Public Library bookmobile parked in front of the City-County building on Monona Boulevard.
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Madison Public Library Bookmobile

Date: 07 11 1957
Description: Mayor Ivan Nestingen; Head Librarian Helen Farr; and Library Board Member A. Kermit Frater stand outside Madison Public Library's new bookmobile. An uniden...
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Retiring Conductor C.R. Odekirk

Date: 08 30 1957
Description: While standing on the steps of a passenger car, North Western Railway conductor C.R. Odekirk is preparing for his final run on the Dakota 400. He is retiri...
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Madison Newspaper Carriers' Braves Outing

Date: 06 29 1958
Description: Joan Boeker (left), and Julia and Glarice Pierce with their newspaper carrier son, LeRoy, watching the Milwaukee Brave's game at a stadium.
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What Do Women Golfers Wear?

Date: 07 1960
Description: Dorothy Webber, president of the Municipal Golf Association, models Bermuda shorts and a sleeveless blouse.

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