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Girl Scout Phyllis Sanders Gathering Firewood

Date: 05 07 1955
Description: Girl Scout Phyllis Sanders of Madison gathering firewood for cooking lunch during a one day Roundup of the Girl Scouts, Brownies, and Intermediates of Dist...
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Big Nine Track Meet

Date: 04 27 1948
Description: Michigan shot putter Charley Fonville, at the Big Nine track meet. He set a new Big Nine outdoor shot put record.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church Congregation

Date: 06 06 1948
Description: Group portrait of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church congregation in front of the church, 548 West Johnson Street, with pastor Rev. Cunningham. Members are prima...
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 15 1948
Description: Soap Box Derby racer Virgil Johnson, posing with his car outdoors on a porch. This image was taken before Virgil smoothed and painted his car.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir

Date: 06 06 1948
Description: Group portrait of African-American choir on steps in front of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 548 West Johnson Street.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church Members

Date: 06 06 1948
Description: Group portrait of nine African-American women and Rev. Cunningham (?) standing in front of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 548 West Johnson Street.
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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Football Game

Date: 11 22 1958
Description: A Minnesota player leaps to catch a pass as Badger defenders approach from upfield in a game at Camp Randall Stadium. A large crowd is in the stands in the...
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Governor's Commission on Human Rights

Date: 10 13 1949
Description: Group portrait of the twenty three members of the Governor's Commission on Human Rights standing on the steps of the Capitol Building. First row, left to ...
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WIAA State Prep Track Meet

Date: 05 27 1950
Description: A new state record was established when Shelvy Bandy of Beloit (left) won the Class A 200-yard low hurdles at the WIAA prep track meet held at Camp Randall...
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WIAA State Prep Track Meet

Date: 05 27 1950
Description: Portrait of Shelvy Bandy of Beloit, who set a new state record when he won the Class A 200-yard low hurdles at the WIAA prep track meet held at Camp Randal...
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Korean War Veteran Ringing the Freedom Bell on United Nations Day

Date: 10 24 1950
Description: Corporal Albert Griffin, a soldier from Milwaukee wounded in the Korean War, standing with Governor Rennebohm at the freedom bell during ceremonies at the ...
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Korean War Veteran Addressing a Crowd on United Nations Day

Date: 10 24 1950
Description: Corporal Albert Griffin, a soldier from Milwaukee wounded in the Korean War, addressing the crowd gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol on United Nations...
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Brownie Day Camp

Date: 07 22 1952
Description: Camper Jeanette Braxton prepares to grill food at an outdoor fireplace as one of the activities at the Brownie Hoyt Park Day Camp.
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Bishop William P. O'Connor

Date: 07 21 1954
Description: Catholic bishop of Madison William P. O'Connor steps off a train upon his return from two months traveling in Europe.
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State High School Track Meet

Date: 05 26 1956
Description: Group portrait of Madison West High School's relay team that helped the Regents win the Class A title in the state high school track meet at Camp Randall s...
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State High School Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 21 1959
Description: Milwaukee Lincoln's state basketball champions hoist Coach Dick Wadewitz to their shoulders and shout with joy after whipping Milwaukee North 63-54 in the ...
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Top Scoring Badger Trackmen Honored

Date: 05 22 1961
Description: The six leading scorers on the University of Wisconsin's track team posing with Coach Charles (Rut) Walter. Standing in the back row from left to right are...
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Madison Central Versus Madison West Football Game

Date: 10 19 1956
Description: Madison Central High Schools's Al Smith (24) carries the ball past Madison West High School's Ken Johnson (60).

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