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Robert M. La Follette, Sr. Speaking from Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 11 1924
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr. speaking to a large crowd from the Wisconsin State Capitol steps. This speech marked the end of his independent campaign for the...
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Governor Walter S. Goodland at His Desk

Date: 12 06 1944
Description: Wisconsin Governor Walter S. Goodland sitting at his desk in the Capitol with pipe in hand.
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Governor Schmedeman Signs the Beer Bill

Date: 06 02 1933
Description: Governor Albert G. Schmedeman signing the Beer Bill with 14 men observing.
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Alfred W. Bareis and Bruce Weatherly

Date: 12 28 1948
Description: City Clerk Alfred W. Bareis swears in police chief Bruce Weatherly. Alfred W. Bareis was mayor from 1955-1956.
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Fred Zimmerman, Wisconsin Secretary of State

Date: 02 02 1944
Description: Fred Zimmerman, Wisconsin Secretary of State, holding three checks dated January 31, 1944. The checks are payable to First Wisconsin National Bank, Milwau...
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Swearing-In of Lieutenant Governor Oscar Rennebohm

Date: 01 01 1945
Description: Lieutenant Governor Oscar Rennebohm being sworn in by Chief Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry.
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Creating Menominee County

Date: 07 1959
Description: Governor Gaylord Nelson signing the bill which created Menominee County as the state's 72nd county. The new county consisted of those portions of Shawano a...
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Lieutenant Governor Oscar Rennebohm Inauguration

Date: 01 05 1947
Description: Chief Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry, left, of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, administering the oath of office to Lieutenant Governor Oscar Rennebohm in the Wi...
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Wisconsin Centennial Ball

Date: 01 05 1948
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm and his wife Mary led the grand march, officially opening the Centennial Ball, held at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Following behi...
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Signing City-County Building Construction Contracts

Date: 11 24 1948
Description: Dane County Board Chairman Paul A. Robinson, left, and Madison City Manager Leonard G. Howell, right, signing contracts which officially join Madison and D...
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Swearing In of New Madison Mayor

Date: 12 10 1943
Description: City Clerk Alf W. Bareis (right) swears in F. Halsey Kraege as mayor of Madison. He was elected by the common council to succeed James R. Law who resigned ...
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Governor Rennebohm Signs Appropriation Bill

Date: 07 29 1949
Description: Governor Rennebohm signing an appropriation bill for $1,000,000 that will fund 94 added positions at the state's mental institutions. Watching him sign are...
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Declaration of Optimist Week

Date: 11 02 1949
Description: Madison City Manager Howell (right) signs a proclamation declaring the following week to be Optimist Week. Looking on, from the Madison Optimist Chapter, (...
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Public Housing Hearing at Madison Common Council

Date: 06 26 1950
Description: Elevated view of members of the Madison Common (City) Council and speakers at a hearing of the Madison Housing Authority's (MHA) proposed public housing pr...
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Madison and Wisconsin Foundation Banquet

Date: 03 21 1951
Description: Men sitting at the speakers' table at the Madison and Wisconsin Foundation annual banquet with state, city and university officials as invited guests. Incl...
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National Safety Council Award Ceremony

Date: 05 29 1953
Description: Lew Wallace, Vice-President of the National Safety Council, center, is shown giving a safety award to R.C. Salisbury, left, chief of the Motor Vehicle Depa...
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Inauguration of Secretary of State

Date: 01 03 1955
Description: Glenn M. Wise (Mrs. John E. Wise) raises her hand while taking her oath of office before a robed judge. An audience looks on from the background. The origi...
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Oath of Citizenship

Date: 01 17 1956
Description: The oath of citizenship is administered to a class of 31 in the Madison Federal Court. Edgar Alstad, clerk of court, administers the oath as Judge Patrick ...
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City Honored for Better Traffic Record

Date: 11 07 1958
Description: The city of Madison receives a state flag from the Safety Division of the State Motor Vehicle Department for its record in improving its traffic accident r...
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Youth Council Installation

Date: 06 03 1959
Description: Alderman-Elect Renee Reese (left) and Gale Kocvara, retiring treasurer, gather around the refreshment table during ceremonies for the installation of newly...

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