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Roundy's Birthday Party

Date: 09 16 1957
Description: Ray Sennett (left), Madison; Olaf Severson, McFarland; Dr. B.I. Pippin, Richland Center; Roundy; and Al Thelen, Madison, attend a birthday party for Joseph...
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Optimist Week

Date: 10 06 1951
Description: Mayor George Forster signs a document proclaiming November 11 to November 17 as Optimist Week. Looking on are John Canny, right, Madison Newspaper, Inc. a...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Prizes

Date: 07 07 1950
Description: Madison Soap Box Derby racer John Bock of 19 Paget Road, right, is shown prizes to be awarded to the top racers by Jean Behling, staff writer for the "Wisc...
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Lawrence H. Fitzpatrick

Date: 12 06 1954
Description: Portrait of Lawrence H. Fitzpatrick, managing editor of the "Wisconsin State Journal."
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Joseph R. Coughlin with West High School Girls

Date: 11 11 1957
Description: Joseph R. (Roundy) Coughlin poses with members of the Madison West High School girls' club who stuffed envelopes for "Roundy's Fun Fund." The club advisor,...
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Children of Westmorland with "Roundy" Coughlin

Date: 09 15 1956
Description: Six children from the Madison Westmorland neighborhood, who raised money for Roundy's charity for children, posing for a portrait with "Roundy" Coughlin. L...
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Roundy's Birthday Party

Date: 09 16 1957
Description: Nick Christokas, Richland Center; Ed Stoeber, Middleton; Perry Moss, Badger backfield football coach; and Mannie Simon, Madison, attend a birthday party fo...
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Leonard Schmitt Talkathon

Date: 08 08 1952
Description: Leonard F. Schmitt, Merrill attorney who is challenging U.S. Senator Joseph B. McCarthy for the Republican nomination in the primary, is pictured half-way ...
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"Roundy" Coughlin

Date: 04 17 1958
Description: Wisconsin State Journal's "Roundy" Coughlin wearing a hat.
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Portrait of Roger Cantwell

Date: 01 15 1959
Description: Portrait of Wisconsin State Journal sports writer Roger Cantwell.
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Portrait of John Creighton

Date: 02 20 1959
Description: Portrait of Wisconsin State Journal reporter John Creighton.
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Portrait of Montgomery McCormick

Date: 01 15 1959
Description: Portrait of Wisconsin State Journal sports writer Montgomery "Monty" McCormick.
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Women Journalists

Date: 03 01 1958
Description: The four journalists who have been asked to speak for the traditional "ladies night" program of the Madison Advertising Club at the Cuba Club. They are (le...
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Joseph "Roundy" Coughlin

Date: 12 1954
Description: Waist-up portrait of Joseph "Roundy" Coughlin, Wisconsin State Journal columnist.
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Bob Hooker

Date: 03 14 1958
Description: Portrait of Bob Hooker, Wisconsin State Journal staff writer.
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Sports Writer Thomas J. Butler

Date: 01 21 1959
Description: Portrait of Thomas J. Butler, sports writer for the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Annual Matrix Banquet

Date: 03 12 1957
Description: Three women attend the annual banquet for members of Matrix, an organization for women journalists. They include, from left: Gertrude Anderson; Geraldine, ...
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Lapham School Halloweem Party

Date: 10 31 1950
Description: At Lapham School, more than 800 costumed children and their parents attended one of the largest Halloween night parties held in Madison. Judges Roundy, and...
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John B.Davis WKOW-TV News Editor

Date: 09 10 1953
Description: Portrait of John B. Davis, WKOW news editor, sitting at a table behind a microphone.
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Milton S. Mayer

Date: 03 10 1954
Description: Head and shoulders portrait of Milton S. Mayer (1908-1986), journalist with a column in the Progressive Magazine.

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