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Bishop William P. O'Connor Ordains Seven to Priesthood

Date: 05 27 1961
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor ordains seven men to the priesthood at St. Raphael Cathedral Church. Shown (L-R) are: Revs. Fred Jones, Oak Park, Ill; George Fo...
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Madison Vocational and Adult School Retiree

Date: 05 17 1961
Description: Winifred Layden attending the farewell dinner for her retirement from the Madison Vocational and Adult School home economics department.
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U.W. Varsity Crew Workout

Date: 04 26 1961
Description: The University of Wisconsin varsity crew preparing to launch its shell on Lake Mendota for a workout. Visible (L-R) are Don Erbach and Phil Monk.
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Outdoor Living Week

Date: 05 25 1961
Description: A woman and three children standing under umbrellas behind a barrier in the street during Madison's Outdoor Living Week activities.
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New West Junior High Building

Date: 05 05 1961
Description: West Junior High building under construction along Van Hise avenue on Madison's west side.
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Confederate Rest at Forest Hill Cemetery

Date: 05 1961
Description: View of a corner section of Confederate Rest at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visible are some of the markers for 148 Confederate soldiers who died while being hel...
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Engineers Honored

Date: 04 07 1961
Description: Two men posing holding plaques. The original caption states: "Happy winners, Arthur Behling, Milwaukee, left, and G.D. Simonds, Clintonville, displaying aw...
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Madison Zor Shrine Nomads Parade Unit

Date: 05 23 1961
Description: The Zor Nomads, twenty-three Madison area Shriners, ride special motor bikes for parade events. It is the first motorized unit sponsored by Aor Shrine. The...
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Westmorland Women Plan Card Party & Show

Date: 04 26 1961
Description: Group portrait of the planning committee for the annual Westmorland neighborhood card party and style show entitled "A Night in New Orleans." The show is t...
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Memorial Day

Date: 05 30 1961
Description: Pamela Mash (3 1/2 years old) is shown holding her ears as she stands next to her mother who is playing trombone with the VFW band. The concert was part of...
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Wisconsin High School 50th Anniversary

Date: 05 25 1961
Description: Two early graduates of Wisconsin High school admiring the 1961 school yearbook at a reception marking the school's 50th anniversary. They are Ruth Noland, ...
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U.W. Students Moving Out

Date: 06 02 1961
Description: A father helping his son, a University of Wisconsin student, move out of his dormitory at the end of the spring semester.
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Monona Grove Memorial Day Festival Queen

Date: 05 26 1961
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Monona Grove Memorial Day Festival queen Jane Weitekamp.
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Memorial Day

Date: 05 30 1961
Description: World War I veteran Edward J. Starr watches the Memorial Day service at the State Capitol while holding a small American flag. He is from a Menominee India...
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Testimonial Dinner for Mr. and Mrs. John Blawusch

Date: 05 24 1961
Description: Mr. and Mrs. John Blawusch are honored by the West Side Business Men's Association (WSBMA) and the Mid-States Food Dealers Association at a testimonial din...
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New Gymnasium Building at Edgewood College

Date: 05 26 1961
Description: Wooden arches forming the roof of the gymnasium on the campus of Edgewood College.
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Memorial Day

Date: 05 30 1961
Description: A Gold Star Mother shown holding her hand over her heart during the invocation at a Memorial Day service on the steps of the capitol.
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Bowlers for Reynolds for Mayor

Date: 03 29 1961
Description: Two women holding up bowling balls pose in profile. The original caption states: "In a gesture of loyalty to their boss, Henry Reynolds, members of the Rey...
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Edgewood High School Graduation

Date: 06 09 1961
Description: Edgewood High School graduates listening to graduation speeches.
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American Society of Chartered Life Underwriters

Date: 06 01 1961
Description: New officers of the Madison Chapter of the American Society of Chartered Life Underwriters include, from left to right, Charles Lem, 1033 Fiedler Lane, ass...

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