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Manawa High School
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Manawa High School. It is postmarked 1930, the year in which Joseph R. McCarthy, certainly its most famous graduate, completed his high school curriculum. McCarthy had dropped out of school at age 14, but returned six years later while managing a grocery store in Manawa. He was able to complete the four-year course in one year.
1930
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Joseph McCarthy's High School Record
1930
Joe McCarthy's Marquette University first semester report card. As indicated, he attended Little Wolf High School.
Joseph R. McCarthy Graduation Photograph
1930
High school graduation portrait of Joseph R. McCarthy taken in 1930. After dropping out of school at age 14, McCarthy returned and completed high school in one year. The inscription reads, "To t...
High School
1914
Black and white photographic postcard of the high school. Children are standing outdoors in front. Caption reads: "High School, Clintonville, Wis."
First National Bank
1931
View across intersection towards the corner bank, which is next to a service station. Automobiles are parked at the curb. Caption reads: "First National Bank, Manawa, Wis."
High School
1920
View from street towards the high school. There are children on the sidewalks in front of the building. Caption reads: "High School, Clintonville, Wis."
High School
1907
View from street towards the high school. Caption reads: "High School, Clintonville, Wis."
