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Lansing A. Wilcox
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Lansing Wilcox, 102-years of age, the last surviving Wisconsin veteran of the Grand Army of the Republic, is seated in a crowd of people attending a Wisconsin Centennial event. Mr. Wilcox, from Cadott, Wisconsin, rode in the centennial parade.
May 29, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Wisconsin Centennial Tea
October 6, 1948
Three women in historic costumes posed at Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs Wisconsin Centennial Tea Party held at the Woman's Building. They are let to right: (Mrs. Leonard) Fay Howell, (Mrs. ...
Wisconsin Centennial Parade
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Wisconsin Centennial Parade near the Wisconsin State Capitol. A float of a Viking ship is being pulled by a vehicle decorated as a fish, "the Spirit of Scandinavia."
Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade
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Spring Green's float entitled "The Century Limited," in Sauk County's Wisconsin Centennial Parade.
Centennial Fair in Milwaukee Attendees
August 18, 1948
Preparing to board a bus to attend the Wisconsin Centennial in Milwaukee are left to right: Ann Seibold, West High School orchestra, Beth Mitchell, all-state band, and Norma Trindle, Girl Scouts, a...
Wisconsin Centennial Parade
May 29, 1948
Wisconsin Centennial Parade near the Wisconsin State Capitol. A gondola float with a band playing Italian music is coming down the street.
