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Madison Soap Box Derby Champion
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Paul R. Anderson of DeForest, Wisconsin, winner of the 1946 Madison Soap Box Derby, who went on to race at the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio. He is shown holding his Madison trophy and wearing the shirt, helmet, and goggles given to him when he competed in Akron. He carried the flag he is posed in front of during the Parade of Champions at Akron.
August 1946
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