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Madison Turners
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Black & white lithograph by Milwaukee lithographer Louis Kurz depicting the Madison Turners or Turnverein at a shooting party on the Madison lakefront. The Madison Turners organized in 1855 to foster physical education. The members are arranged in casual groups that depict drinking, boating, shooting, gymnastic exercise, etc. The Madison Capitol can be seen in the distance and a sketch of the Turner's Hall appears below the lithograph. Individual members can be identified by numbers on their belt buckles.
1863
Kurz, Louis, 1833-1921
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Madison Turnverein Acrobats
June 22, 1933
Eight girls and women, coached by J.C. Haberman, in acrobatic / gymnastic poses at the Madison Turners Hall, 21 S. Butler Street.
Acrobatic Gymnastics Club of the Milwaukee Turners
1866
Acrobatic Gymnastics Club of the Milwaukee Turners, posing in a studio wearing their gymnastic clothing.
Madison Turnverein Acrobats
June 22, 1933
Twelve boys and girls, coached by J.C. Haberman, in an acrobatic/gymnastic pose at the Madison Turners Hall, 21 South Butler Street. They performed seven "acts" at the Policemen's Protective Associ...
Madison Turnverein Members
June 5, 1934
Group portrait of seven females, sitting, and eight males, standing, members of the Madison Turnverein.
Madison Turnverein Banquet
June 24, 1937
Group portrait of members sitting at tables for Madison Turnverein (Turners) banquet at Simon Hotel.
Badger Gymnastics Team Dinner
March 28, 1957
Group portrait of guests at an annual banquet for Wisconsin gymnasts sponsored by the Madison Turners. Front row, left to right: Bob Bowen, co-captain of the Wisconsin gymnastic team for the 1957-5...
