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Magnus Swenson (1855-1936)

Date: 1900
Description: Studio portrait of Magnus Swenson. He was a Norwegian immigrant who made his name in business and as an inventor. He served on the Wisconsin Capitol Buil...
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Welcoming New Citizens

Date: 01 19 1960
Description: Three new American citizens are shown with Mary Murphy, left. They are Dr. Noe Neaves, formerly of Mexico; Gerda Niehus, originally from Germany; and Hilda...
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Welcoming New Citizens

Date: 01 19 1960
Description: The Lawyers' Wives of Dane County welcome new citizens with a reception at the State Bar of Wisconsin building. Evelyn Thomas, left, discusses the ceremony...
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Welcoming New Citizens

Date: 01 19 1960
Description: The Lawyers' Wives of Dane County welcome new citizens with a reception at the State Bar of Wisconsin building. At left Mr. and Mrs. Charles Treige, former...
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Welcoming New Citizens

Date: 01 19 1960
Description: Seated at left is Blanche Hart, president of the Lawyers' Wives. She is shown with Catherine Barber, chairman; Mrs. C.B. Strauch, formerly of Germany; and ...
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George Gillette

Date: 1900
Description: Portrait. Caption reads: "George Gillette. Born in London, England in 1811, died Swaledale, Iowa in December 1908. Farmed at Springfield Corners, Wisconsin...

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