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Wedding "Get-Away" Car

Date: 06 17 1953
Description: View towards a man and two boys decorating the "get-away" car for the wedding of Dave Wilson and Jean Goodell. The sign sprayed on the side of the car read...
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Annual Christmas Charity Ball

Date: 12 29 1953
Description: The annual Christmas Charity Ball held at the Loraine Hotel. Four members of the decorations committee survey their handiwork. Left to right are: Reed Cole...
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We Saw You . . . at YWCA Tea

Date: 05 21 1954
Description: Visiting during the University of Wisconsin YWCA tea are (left to right): Elisa Splett, past president of the student YWCA council; Mrs. Ralph McCasse; Mrs...
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Early Settlers' Picnic

Date: 08 10 1954
Description: John Philpot (standing with cane) asking Herman Woerpel if he'd put on a little weight! Looking on is Edward Duschek, sitting in the driver's seat of a car...
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Guests of Russell W. Fowler

Date: 08 1955
Description: Relatives visiting at the home of Professor Russell Fowler and his wife, Fern. Sitting in the backyard, they are (left to right): Mrs. R.C. Gannon of Roche...
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Clothing Fashions for High School & College Coeds

Date: 08 1955
Description: Clothing outfits available at Madison stores being modeled by young women: Walking on a sidewalk, Margaret McDowell is wearing a suit of a avocado green tw...
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Visiting Lutheran Pastors from Europe

Date: 1955
Description: A delegation of Lutheran pastors from Europe at Bethel Lutheran Church during their tour of America. They are (left to right): Rev. Stanley Klyve, Bethel C...
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Parked Car Rolls Across Carroll Street

Date: 05 11 1957
Description: View from inside store of Ray Greene, shoe department manager for Karsten's men's store on Carroll Street on Madison's Capitol Square, standing in the door...
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Edward Steichen Received Honorary Degree

Date: 06 21 1957
Description: Edwin Steichen, in cap and gown, waiting to receive an honorary degree at University of Wisconsin graduation ceremonies. Steichen grew up in Milwaukee and ...
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Observers of the Building Demolition on Capitol Square

Date: 09 26 1957
Description: Two men watching the demolition of the Pioneer block and Madison Theater from the Capitol grounds in Madison. The photograph was taken with a new telephoto...
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: As part of the "Outdoor Living Day" event, sponsored by the Madison Chamber of Commerce, model Marlyn Sachtjen reclines on an inflated beach mattress in th...
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Grandfathers Spend Time with Grandchildren

Date: 06 10 1958
Description: Grandfather L. J. Padgham, Schroeder Road, spends time at Vilas Park with his grandchildren (L-R) Jody (2) and Patti (4 1/2), daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jac...
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Vilas Park Merry-Go-Round Grand Opening

Date: 06 21 1958
Description: Attending the grand opening of the Vilas Park merry-go-round are, (L-R): Lawrence H. Fitzpatrick, Wisconsin State Journal managing editor; Robert C....
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Renk - Tomlin Wedding

Date: 06 28 1958
Description: Elevated view of guests greeting the bride, Susan Renk, and groom, Richard Tomlin, at the wedding reception on the lawn of the Renk farm in rural Sun Prair...
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Renk - Tomlin Wedding

Date: 06 28 1958
Description: As the bride, Susan Renk, is walking up the steps of the Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Sun Prairie, her father, Wilbur Renk, is assisting by holding up ...
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Renk - Tomlin Wedding

Date: 05 28 1958
Description: Portrait of Richard Tomlin and Susan Renk during the reception on the Renk farm after their wedding at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Sun Prairie.
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University of Wisconsin President's Official Residence

Date: 09 12 1958
Description: New U.W. president Conrad A. Elvehjem and his wife standing in the garden of the official residence at 130 Prospect Avenue. The many-roomed house was prese...
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Printing House Craftsmen Club Management Workshop

Date: 09 27 1958
Description: The Madison Printing club presented a flag to the Sixth District International club at the club management workshop for the Printing House Craftsmen at the...
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What to Wear on UW Campus

Date: 08 08 1960
Description: Jeffrey Renk and Annette Letendre, Madison Edgewood high school graduates and freshmen at the University of Wisconsin pose in formal attire for attending f...
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Patriotic Observance

Date: 07 1978
Description: A crowd of people gather for Flag Day on Wilson Street. Many have their hands on their hearts.

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