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State Building & Grounds Retirees Dinner

Date: 01 25 1944
Description: Group portrait of those in attendence at a dinner to honor 14 retiring employees of the Division of Buildings and Grounds of the Wisconsin Bureau of Engine...
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Lena A. Zwank, Theodore J. Schlueter and Mary I. Whare

Date: 01 26 1944
Description: Lena A. Zwank, Theodore J. Schlueter and Mary I. Whare, Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department retirees, seated at a dining table set up in the office, with po...
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Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department Retirement Party

Date: 01 26 1944
Description: Retiring employees of the Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Department were honored by 116 employees at a dinner party set up in the office.
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Retiring Mail Carrier, Mike Cawley

Date: 05 01 1948
Description: Retiring mail carrier, Mike Cawley, accepting an envelope containing a token of appreciation from Myrtle L. Hansen, clerk of circuit court at the Dane Coun...
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Rommelfanger 61st Wedding Anniversary

Date: 08 17 1949
Description: Peter and Mary Rommelfanger observe their 61st wedding anniversary. Mr. Rommelfanger is a retired employee of the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
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Ole H. Johnson Retirement Dinner

Date: 11 29 1949
Description: The guests of honor and special guests sit at a banquet table during the farewell dinner for Ole H. Johnson, retiring member of the State Board of Vocation...
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P.A. Cary

Date: 04 28 1950
Description: Group portrait of P.A. Cary, 1602 Jefferson Street, retiring classified advertising manager of Madison Newspapers, Inc. and his staff at a farewell party...
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Hope Rehabilitation Center

Date: 03 06 2009
Description: "At Hope Rehab Center they gave us a nice room where we could meet with former Theresa residents. Clockwise they are (residents marked with an *) *Rogeen F...
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East High School Class Reunion

Date: 06 26 1954
Description: Former teachers at East High School converse at a reunion held at Maple Bluff Country Club. Shown left to right are three retired East High teachers: Viole...
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Herbert E. Whipple

Date: 03 27 1957
Description: Herbert B. Whipple, second from right, is honored at a dinner to celebrate his birthday and retirement. He is retiring as supervisor of incorporations in t...
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Blanche Lee Honored

Date: 06 19 1958
Description: Blanche Lee, center, is retiring after many years of service as assistant agricultural extension director of the University of Wisconsin. Honoring her are ...
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Veteran Teacher Guest of Honor at Retirement Party

Date: 06 04 1959
Description: Mrs. Elwood Tracy was guest of honor at a farewell coffee party after she retired from teaching at Shorewood Hills Schools after 31 years. The party was ar...
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University Hospital Employees Recognition

Date: 09 18 1959
Description: Lloyd Hughes, hospital superintendent, and Alma C. Olson of Belleville attend a recognition ceremony for non-academic employees of University Hospital who ...
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University Hospital Employee Recognition

Date: 09 18 1959
Description: Vern and Donna Schultz (left) and Vincent and Helma Norris attend a recognition ceremony for non-academic employes of University Hospital who have worked m...
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University Hospital Employees Recognition

Date: 09 18 1959
Description: Sarah Murray (left), Helen Crahen, Alice Murphy, and Emma Huebel attend a recognition ceremony for non-academic employees of University Hospital who have w...
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University Hospital Employees Recognition

Date: 09 18 1959
Description: Dr. Edwin Albright (left), chief of medical staff; Mary Albright; Mrs. and Mr. Roland Folson; and Clyde Jaworski, administrative assistant attend a recogni...
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Clement Kane Retirement Party

Date: 06 04 1960
Description: Clement Kane, center, an employee of the U.S. Armed Forces Institute, celebrates his upcoming retirement by treating fellow employees to lunch. The group i...
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Dr. Amy Louise Hunter Honored

Date: 01 25 1961
Description: Dr. Amy Louise Hunter (Mrs. Fred Wilson), Director of the State Bureau of Child Health, is honored at a retirement dinner at the Simon House Supper Club. S...
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Madison Civic Symphony Pops Concert

Date: 04 29 1961
Description: A group of guests attends the Civic Symphony Pops Concert in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Loraine They include (seated), from left to right: Archie Ki...
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Nichols School Honors Teacher Irene Sonnenburg

Date: 05 22 1961
Description: About 100 persons gather to honor Irene Sonnenburg, right, who will retire after teaching at Nichols School for 18 years. Among them are, left to right: Ka...

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