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Gov. Nelson Dewey Estate — Stonefield

Date: 08 04 1949
Description: Master bedroom at the Governor Nelson Dewey house on his estate called Stonefield. On the right side are Cassville President R.J. Eckstein, and George W. F...
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Gov. Nelson Dewey Estate — Stonefield

Date: 08 04 1949
Description: Exterior view of the smokehouse at Governor Nelson Dewey estate, called Stonefield.
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Madison Swimming Meet

Date: 08 01 1954
Description: Group portrait of the winners of the diving competition at the annual city swimming meet held at B.B. Clarke beach. Front row, left to right: Tia Nelson, D...
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Mental Health Drive

Date: 01 29 1959
Description: Mrs. Gaylord Nelson, wife of the governor and honorary chairman of the Dane County mental health campaign, places one of the first telephone calls to recru...
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Thanks for Hospitality

Date: 07 20 1959
Description: Two members of the University of Wisconsin's India Association smile their thanks to Governor Gaylord Nelson for "the wonderful hospitality extended toward...
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Ruth Nelson and Red Cross Display

Date: 03 07 1945
Description: Ruth Nelson, Red Cross motor corps volunteer, and the Red Cross display in the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda. Display features contents of the prisoner-o...
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George Nelson, Dean of Madison Building Contractors

Date: 09 29 1949
Description: Portrait of George Nelson, dean of Madison's building contractors, who spent his 82nd birthday in his office on the first floor of his home at 1117 W. John...
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Margaret Nelson and Diet

Date: 01 08 1957
Description: Portrait of Mrs. Margaret Nelson, teacher-coordinator at the Madison Vocational and Adult school's homemaking department. She was preparing to appear on WH...
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Governors Freeman and Nelson Chat

Date: 03 31 1960
Description: Governor Orville Freeman of Minnesota (left) chats with Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson before a Freeman press conference in Nelson's office. Freeman is ...
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NCAA Boxing Tournament

Date: 03 08 1960
Description: Wisconsin boxer Dave Nelson (left) and John Drye of San Jose State participate in their semi-final bout during the NCAA boxing tournament at the University...
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Advertising Photograph of Muffler

Date: 11 1949
Description: One of several photographs of mufflers manufactured by Nelson Muffler Company in Stoughton. In one of the photographs, a box is shown addressed to C.C. Her...
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Madison Skating Club's Junior Club

Date: 01 17 1950
Description: Karen Nelson, age 7, gliding on one skate. She is a member of the Madison Skating Club's Junior Club.
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William D. Byrne, Dane County District Attorney

Date: 04 11 1960
Description: William D. Byrne, 4031 Monona Drive, was appointed Dane County District Attorney by Governor Gaylord Nelson, for the unexpired term of Joseph W. Bloodgood.
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Wisconsin Centennial Ball

Date: 01 04 1948
Description: Paul F. Hunter, Jr. dressed as Wisconsin' first governor, Nelson Dewey, shaking hands with Governor Oscar Rennebohm. Left to right: Mrs. Richard C. Church,...
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Gov. Nelson Dewey Estate — Stonefield

Date: 08 04 1949
Description: Exterior view of an outbuilding used as an ice house and wine cellar at Governor Nelson Dewey's estate, called Stonefield.
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Governor Nelson Receives a Purple Heart Viola

Date: 07 27 1959
Description: Six-year-old Deborah McCann presents a purple heart viola to Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson. The Madison chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Hea...
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Central High Band Director and Students

Date: 02 27 1952
Description: Central High School band director W.J. Fandrich instructs two student trombone players, Eugene Nelson (left) and Beatrice Newton.
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Jeweler Alfreda Fauerbach

Date: 08 10 1956
Description: Portrait of Alfreda Fauerbach, president and treasurer of O.M. Nelson and Son jewelers, after 50 years of service with the firm.
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University of Wisconsin vs. San Jose State Boxing Match

Date: 02 22 1958
Description: Rollie Nesbit (left), University of Wisconsin boxer, swings right at Dave Nelson of San Jose State in the first round of the 132-pound fight.
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Madison Youth Council Activities

Date: 10 14 1948
Description: James Ketchum, left, and Annette Nelson, right, members of the Madison Youth Council, admire their display in the window of Moseley's Book Store, which was...

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