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National Aeronautics Association
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An unidentified photograph thought to be of a National Aeronautics Association cross-country flight. The identified individuals are Steve Wittman of Oshkosh (second from left), Archie Towell of Wausau (next left), and Freddie Haag of Antigo (at right end of row).
1933
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Wittman's "Bonzo II"
1949
Sylvester J. Wittman of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, one of the all time great racing pilots and race plane builders, with Bonzo II. During his career Steve Wittman held many national speed records.
Reliability Tour
1928
Race winners John P. Wood and Archie Towell, both of Wausau, during the National Air Reliability Tour's stop in Wausau.
Lawyers ' Wives Luncheon
May 9, 1960
Three women attend the Lawyers' Wives of Dane County annual spring luncheon. Left to right; Edel-Lore Simonson, Ruth Towell and an unidentified woman.
Schwister — Ready for the Start
1911
John Schwister and his home-built airplane, "the Minnesota Badger," at the Langlade County Fairgrounds.
Arthur Towell
February 20, 1945
Arthur Towell, chairman of Dane County 1945 Red Cross war fund campaign. Mr. Towell heads the Arthur Towell Incorporated Advertising Agency.
Graduating Class at University of Wisconsin
1860
The graduating class of the University of Wisconsin, all of whom are unidentified. It is likely this photograph was taken by John S. Fuller.
