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Governor La Follette Buying a "Buddy Poppy"

Date: 03 25 1932
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette buying a "buddy poppy" from two women in behalf of the American Legion. The governor is standing in his Wisconsin State Cap...
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Date: 03 19 1952
Description: The Wisconsin State Journal was awarded a citation for its "distinguished service in reporting the news of veterans" by the Madison DAV chapter. Her...
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First Veterans Day Proclamation in Wisconsin

Date: 10 29 1954
Description: Governor Walter Kohler signs a proclamation making November 11, 1954 the first Veterans Day in Wisconsin. Looking on, left to right, are: Francis Lorbecki ...
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Dane County Medical Society Auxiliary

Date: 03 06 1956
Description: Esther Suckle and Alta Lorenz, reflected in a mirror, are members of the Dane County Medical Society Auxiliary, will model clothes from Simpson's at a styl...
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We Saw You at Library Breakfast

Date: 05 05 1958
Description: The annual breakfast of the University of Wisconsin Library School was held in Tripp Commons of the Memorial Union. Seated, left to right, are Mrs. Oscar M...
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Historical Society Founder's Day Banquet

Date: 02 1959
Description: Attending the State Historical Society Founder's Day banquet are, left to right, W.B. Hesseltine, University of Wisconsin history professor; Dr. Donald R. ...
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Methodist Heritage Tea

Date: 02 07 1961
Description: The Women's Societies of Christian Service of the Methodist Churches of Madison observed the Society's 20th anniversary with a "Heritage Tea." Among the m...
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Fashion Show Models

Date: 02 07 1961
Description: Dorthea Keefe, left, and Mary Strapp wearing the clothes they will be modeling for an upcoming fashion show presented by the Rosary Altar Society of Blesse...

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