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Wisconsin vs. Marquette Football Game

Date: 09 30 1950
Description: Five members of the University of Wisconsin 1900 football team who were honored during the pregame ceremonies of the Wisconsin vs. Marquette game kneel alo...
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Wisconsin - Iowa Football Game

Date: 11 17 1951
Description: The fathers of Wisconsin football players (wearing the same numbers as their sons) lined up on the field for pre-game ceremonies before the "Dad's Day" gam...
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Catholic Holy Hour

Date: 07 20 1947
Description: Catholics praying for World Peace (Holy Hour) at Camp Randall Stadium, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Soldier Formation at Dedication Ceremony of University of Wisconsin-Madison Gymnasium

Date: 1894
Description: A formation of soldiers stand at attention during the dedication ceremony for the University of Wisconsin-Madison gymnasium.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Gymnasium Dedication

Date: 1894
Description: Elevated view of large crowd gathered to witness the dedication ceremony for the University of Wisconsin-Madison gymnasium.
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Fred H. Harrington Inaugurated as University of Wisconsin President

Date: 10 20 1962
Description: Nancy Harrington, wife of the president, greeting friends at the informal reception for the newly inaugurated University of Wisconsin President Fred H. Har...
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Lincoln Monument

Date: 07 1908
Description: Unveiling ceremony, in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Two American flags and a Wisconsin pennant hang from a wire abov...
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Lincoln Monument

Date: 06 1908
Description: Unveiling ceremony, in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Two American flags and a Wisconsin pennant hang from a wire abov...
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Wisconsin-Purdue Football Game

Date: 11 04 1950
Description: University of Wisconsin senior law students participate in the traditional ceremony of tossing their canes over the south goal post's bar at the homecoming...
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University of Wisconsin Homecoming Football Game

Date: 11 06 1954
Description: Senior law students toss canes over the goal post during the University of Wisconsin homecoming game against Northwestern. Tradition states that those who ...
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Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Oath Ceremony

Date: 07 02 1961
Description: The new Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction Angus B. Rothwell and his first assistant Russell Lewis posing with their wives at the reception fol...
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Drummers at Pow Wow

Date: 08 07 1967
Description: Harry Funmaker (left) of Wisconsin Dells, and Ray Tahawah of Lawton, Oklahoma, drumming. A crowd of young people is in the background.
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University of Wisconsin Law Student Tradition

Date: 11 12 1949
Description: University of Wisconsin senior law students take part in the tradition of tossing their canes over the south goal post crossbar at Camp Randall stadium. Th...
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Wisconsin Archeological Society

Date: 05 26 1906
Description: The Wisconsin Archeological Society attending the unveiling of the Cutler Indian mound marker at Cutler Park. Mrs. William H. Anderson, President (?) of th...
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Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for Wisconsin Bar Center

Date: 04 25 1958
Description: State Bar president R.E. Anderson and past president Alfred LaFrance participate in the cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Wisconsin Bar Center at 402...
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Inauguration of U.W. President Conrad A. Elvehjem

Date: 10 09 1958
Description: Professor Henry L. Ahlgren and his wife at a reception at Memorial Union preceding the inaugural luncheon for the new University of Wisconsin president Dr....
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Girl Scout Leader Presentation

Date: 06 01 1950
Description: A book on Girl Souting by a Wisconsin author is presented to Mary Rennebohm, wife of Governor Oscar Rennebohm, for her Wisconsin library. Pictured during t...
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Memorial Day Activities

Date: 05 30 1952
Description: Eighty-two-year-old William N. Nichols holding a flag during Memorial Day services at the Wisconsin State Capitol. He is the son of a Union Civil War veter...
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Inauguration of U.W. President Conrad A. Elvehjem

Date: 10 09 1958
Description: New University of Wisconsin president Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem poses with members of his family before the inaugural luncheon at Memorial Union. From left ar...
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Petenwell Dam Dedication

Date: 1948
Description: Groups of people are on four or five boats traveling on the Wisconsin River, with a shoreline behind them on the left. In the distance is the opposite shor...

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