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Americanization Pageant
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Three members of the Madison Council of Church Women executive board examine brochures with Jessie Kriel, the Americanism chairman of the Madison Woman's Club. The brochures explain the General Federation of Women's Club's campaign to restore the historic Independence Hall. They are, from left: Hazel Tasker, Glennye Morgan, Laurence Butler, and Jessie Kriel.
August 31, 1953
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Americanization Pageant Color Guard
August 31, 1953
Outdoor group portrait of a Boy Scouts color guard that participated in the Americanization Pageant. They are, from left: David Ross, David Langhammer, and John Lee.
Americanization Pageant Donation Bottles
August 31, 1953
Marie Oakey, left, and children Genevieve and Jacques du Vair place coins into collection bottles to support a patriotic drive held by the Madison Women's Club. The money raised went toward the pro...
Americanization Pageant
July 31, 1953
School children Nancy and Billy Hoppe look at costumes to be worn by actresses in the upcoming Americanization Pageant.
Madison Rose Society
May 31, 1954
Jessie DeWoody, president of the Madison Garden Club, and her son Ralph working on a flower arrangement for the Madison Rose Society exhibit.
Cosmos Dance Club 30th Anniversary
May 20, 1953
Fred R. Zimmerman, Leona (Mrs. Fred) Zimmerman, and Genevieve Busse, left to right, chat at the Cosmos Dance Club's 30th anniversary dinner dance held at the Nakoma Country Club.
Cosmos Dance Club 30th Anniversary
May 20, 1953
Louis Busse, one of the new members of the Cosmos Dance Club, is greeted by Victor and Stella Johnson at the club's 30th anniversary dinner dance held at the Nakoma Country Club.
