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News Release

June 8, 2017 - Iron County Historical Museum Received the 2017 Public Program Award from the Wisconsin Historical Society

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Iron County Historical Museum in Hurley, Wisconsin has received the 2017 Public Program Award for its’ “Night at the Museum Flashlight Tour”
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Social Security Staff Members Honored in Madison

Date: 05 15 1964
Description: Social Security district manager Sydney S. Miller (left) presents awards for outstanding work in public service to clerical staff members at the Madison So...
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IRS Honors CUNA For Public Service

Date: 08 13 1965
Description: Three men posing with a plaque. The original caption states: "An award for meritorious public service was presented to CUNA International officials by W.S....
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Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Contest Winners

Date: 03 27 1957
Description: Group portrait of five Madison public school students, winners of the 1957 Helen Farnsworth Mears art contest. Left to right: Dave Olson, East High; Allen ...
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August 22, 2018 - Wisconsin Historical Society to Present the Neville Public Museum with the 2018 Museum Exhibit Award

For Immediate Release
On August 22, 2018, the Wisconsin Historical Society will present the Neville Public Museum with the 2018 Museum Exhibit Award.
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Nelson Cruikshank and Wilbur J. Cohen

Date: 12 01 1972
Description: The First Distinguished Citizen Award of the National Consumers League was given to Nelson H. Cruikshank, president of the American Federation of Labor (AF...
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Nelson Cruikshank Receives an Award

Date: 08 02
Description: Nelson Cruikshank receives an award from Vice-President Hubert Humphrey for his work on Medicare. The photograph is inscribed by Hubert Humphrey: "To Nelso...
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October 8, 2018 - Wisconsin Historical Society to Present the City of New Richmond with the 2018 Board of Curators Public Program Award at Historical Marker Unveiling Ceremony

For Immediate Release
On October 9, WHS will present the City of New Richmond with the 2018 Board of Curators Public Program Award.
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Governor Rennebohm Accepting Safety Award

Date: 09 07 1948
Description: Thomas N. Boate, public safety director of the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies, presents an award to Wisconsin for its high place in the train...
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Daisy Bates Accepts a Gavel

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Description: Daisy Bates accepts a gavel from The Honorable Edward F. McGlaughlin, president of the Boston City Council. She had just spoken before the Council.
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Brooks McCormick Receiving Honorary Degree

Date: 06 08 1975
Description: Brooks McCormick standing a podium behind microphones. He is wearing the full-dress gown of someone who has received a honorary degree.
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Growth Award

Date: 04 25 1997
Description: "Theresa village president, Chris Giese, accepts a Growth Award for outstanding tree management in the village of Theresa."
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Reliability Race Winner

Date: 08 1928
Description: John P. Wood of Wausau, winner of the 1928 National Air Reliability Tour, with his "Waco from Wausau." Also in the photograph are Wood's prizes: the Edsel ...
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Julius Rehder with his "Portrait of a Gentleman"

Date: 02 03 1947
Description: Julius Rehder with his "Portrait of a Gentleman," which won first prize in oils at the Madison Artist's exhibition. The painting, which received the Oscar ...
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Earl C. Smith Giving a Speech

Date: 07 31 1941
Description: Earl C. Smith, president of the Illinois Agricultural Association, speaks into a microphone at an event to honor Mr. Clarence Dauberman for creating the fi...
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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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Past Governor's Archives Awards Winners

A list of past Governor's Archives Awards Winners
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Red Cross Awards

Date: 09 19 1949
Description: Charles F. Esser (right), first aid chairman of the Dane County Red Cross, presenting certificates of first aid for fifty-two members of the county traffic...
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Brother-Sister General Motors Scholarship Winners

Date: 04 25 1961
Description: Madison Central High School senior Arlene Parmentier (right) holding a scholarship she won from General Motors. Her brother, Robert (left), is also a Gener...
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Ethel Parker Wins Award

Date: 04 30 1961
Description: Ethel Parker, center, holds the Writer's Cup which she was awarded for outstanding work in communications at the annual Ladies of the Press breakfast. Ethe...

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