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Kohler Opens History Exhibit
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Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., cuts a ribbon to open the "They Did It Themselves: 50 Years Ago" exhibit at the State Historical Society. Mrs. Vincent W. Koch, SHSW Auxiliary president looks on. The exhibit opening was part of the re-dedication of the Society building after the general collection moved to the new Memorial Library and the Society building had been remodeled.
October 8, 1955
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