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Labor Day Picnic

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Description: A man gives a little girl balloons that say "Jobs With Justice".
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Flag Day Events

Date: 06 14 1940
Description: Boy Scouts and others recite the Pledge of Allegiance during Madison's first public Flag Day ceremony held at the UW football stadium.
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Crowd at Halle Steensland Home

Date: 1876
Description: Halle Steensland, his wife Sophia, their five children and a large crowd are posed around and on the family home, later located at 733 Lakewood Boulevard, ...
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Syttende Mai on Lake Mendota

Date: 1878
Description: 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...
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Mrs. George T. Fox and Children

Date: 05 03 1948
Description: A Mother's Day family portrait of Mrs. George T. (Beatrice) Fox, 2310 Rugby Row, and her seven children. Seated at the left is Terry, 8. Standing behind he...
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Mrs. Susanna Stumpf

Date: 04 17 1954
Description: Mrs. Susanna Stumpf, widow of Mr. M.H. Stumpf, 1136 East Dayton Street, celebrated her 88th birthday with her family. She is holding her newest great grand...
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A Procession Led by Children

Date: 1886
Description: A procession of the Monona Lake Assembly led by children carrying flowers. The Monona Lake Assembly Pavilion is partially visible on the left.
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4th Annual Zoo Party

Date: 06 26 1954
Description: Shown watching Winkie the Vilas Park Zoo elephant (not shown), are Victoria Italiana (left) and the Harold Phillips family. Mom is holding son Alan and Dad...
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Frank Allis School Fathers and Sons Athletic Banquet

Date: 05 16 1958
Description: Coaches, team captains and mascots attend the 18th annual Frank Allis School Fathers and Sons Athletic Banquet. Standing in the back row are Coach Les Wozn...
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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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Dress Up Day at City Playgrounds

Date: 07 20 1961
Description: Children in costumes line up as three mothers judge their costumes. The finalist contestants are dressed as assorted characters including a hula dancer, an...

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