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News Release

Villa Louis Historic Site Celebrates a Victorian Home for the Holidays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Villa Louis, one of the nation’s most authentically restored Victorian homes will be celebrating a “Victorian Home for the Holidays” this winter.
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Happy Holidays

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Description: Color photographic holiday card from Governor and Mrs. Earl and family, governor of Wisconsin, 1983-1987. To the right it reads: "Happy Holidays" with "The...
Poster

"We Wish You A Whoopin' Heller Happy Holidays"

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Description: A large printed cut-out of Santa Claus is pasted beside red letters that read: "We Wish You A Whoopin' Heller Happy Holidays."
Photograph

Christ Presbyterian Church "Home for the Holidays" Tour

Date: 11 07 1965
Description: Boutique items are on display during the Christ Presbyterian Church "Home for the Holidays" tour within the church. Members of the church's service league ...
Poster

Labor Demands For All Workers

Date: 07 24 1937
Description: Poster with words "Holidays With Pay!" at the bottom illustrated by sketches of workers punching in to work and of people relaxing on a beach.
Photograph

Mary E. Smith

Date: 1913
Description: Mary E. Smith, wife of Dr. Joseph Smith, arranges flowers for the holidays.
Photograph

Brandel Family with Christmas Tree

Date: 12 25 1934
Description: Edward and Mrs. Brandel and their daughter Mary pose near a Christmas tree during the holidays.
Photograph

Tinsel Trees

Date: 1950
Description: A woman fashions a miniature hand-made metallic tree, while tables full of others await packing and shipment for the Christmas holidays.
Drawing

Invitation to a Winter Holiday Party

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Description: Hand-drawn invitation by Sid for a Gisholt Machine Company winter holiday party that reads: "Come what will — we observe our holidays still." Dec. 21st, 5 ...
News Release

Experience “Home for the Holidays” at Old World Wisconsin

For Immediate Release (December 1, 2021)
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Happy Holidays

Date: 2000
Description: Photographic holiday card from Governor and Mrs. Tommy Thompson, governor of Wisconsin 1987-2001. The front of the card is a color image of Governor and Mr...
Historical Essay

Holidays Through Wisconsin History

Follow links to discover the history of American holidays in the state, including their origins, traditions of our ancestors, and illustrative pictures.
News Release

Media Advisory: 2016 State Capitol Ornament Unveiled Today

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This is a reminder that today, the 2016 Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament will be unveiled in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Document

Weihnachts Unterhaltung

Date: 12 20 1879
Description: A program for a Christmas event at Toechter Institut.
News Release

Decorate Your Home with the 2016 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Ornament

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The 2016 Wisconsin State Capitol ornament is a replica design of the most prominent features of the Wisconsin Supreme Court Hearing Room.
Photograph

Shy Guy

Date: 02
Description: Crowned queen and king of Valentine's Day celebrate over a card.
News Release

Media Advisory: Press Conference to Unveil the 2016 State Capitol Ornament

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The 2016 Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament will be unveiled at a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 1 in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Photograph

Arbor Day

Date: 04 1996
Description: "Arbor Day Celebration."
Photograph

"Easter Bunnies" Display at Vilas Zoo

Date: 04 16 1954
Description: Rabbits in a special exhibit at Vilas Zoo.

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