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Anniversary Celebration of Norwegian Independence
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Commemorating one hundred years of Norwegian independence at a Syttende Mai (May 17th) celebration. An automobile with four people is decorated with a Norwegian and American flag as a part of a celebratory parade. On the right a man and woman stand on the grass in front of a church. Another group of people are in an automobile on the far left.
1914
Photoart House (Firm)
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W013C89
WHi 60975
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Syttende Mai Parade
1914
View across street towards a horse-drawn float featuring a Viking ship and men dressed as Vikings. Men are marching behind with American and Norwegian flags.
Syttende Mai
1875
Large group at Syttende Mai celebration. Group posing with what may be the national and merchant flag of Norway flag. A number of people are holding croquet mallets. There is a U.S. flag flying on ...
Syttende Mai Celebration
1878
Large group at Syttende Mai (May Celebrations), possibly at Winnequah. Norwegian ladies are playing croquet and there is a Norwegian Flag on the side. Women hold open parasols and there are men on ...
Syttende Mai Parade
May 16, 1954
Elevated view of a crowd lining Main Street in Stoughton to watch marchers pass by during the annual Syttende Mai parade.
Syttende Mai Parade
May 16, 1954
Mrs. Walter Eggleson and her three children, Gudron, Jo Ellen, and Sally dressed in Norwegian costumes for the annual Syttende Mai parade in Stoughton.
Syttende Mai on Lake Mendota
1878
Group portrait of a large group of men, women and children, at a lake shore, possibly Maple Bluff on Lake Mendota near Madison. The Norwegian flag suggests that this may be Syttende Mai (May Celebr...
