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Polio Resistance Exerciser

Date: 10 16 1951
Description: Close-up of a polio resistance exerciser. Dick Murphy, captain of the U.W. boxing team, is shown receiving "treatment" on the machine given by Frank Lam of...
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Jimmy Demetral Gets Award

Date: 04 30 1952
Description: Walt Engelke (left), principal at Nakoma school, presents a large testimonial award certificate with many signatures honoring ex-wrestler Jimmy Demetral (r...
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Shrine-Knights of Columbus Benefit Show

Date: 08 07 1957
Description: Dawn Huett performs on a trampoline at the Shrine-Knights of Columbus benefit show at Breese Stevens Field. Men squat to spot her, and other child performe...
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Hank Aaron Appears Before the Rounder's Club

Date: 12 19 1957
Description: Milwaukee Braves outfielder, Hank Aaron, talks to the Rounder's Club and makes a donation to the Wisconsin State Journal's Empty Stocking Club. Shown with ...
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March of Dimes "Race of Dimes" on the Capitol Square

Date: 01 18 1958
Description: University of Wisconsin football players Dan Lanphear and Bill Hobbs prepare to push two polio victims in wheelchairs around the Capitol Square as part of ...

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