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Memorial Day Activities

Date: 05 30 1952
Description: Eighty-two-year-old William N. Nichols holding a flag during Memorial Day services at the Wisconsin State Capitol. He is the son of a Union Civil War veter...
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Richard Bong Memorial Dedication

Date: 05 1946
Description: Marge Bong talks with General Kenney on the Wisconsin State Capitol steps at the Major Richard Ira Bong (1920-1945), Memorial dedication, Memorial Day.
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Interns and Residents Wives' Club Dance

Date: 12 07 1957
Description: Two couples are shown dancing with a Christmas tree in the background. Left to right are: Nancy and Dr. William Hardin and Mrs. and Dr. Michael Lazor.
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Military Displays at East Madison Shopping Center for Veterans' Day

Date: 11 09 1957
Description: Manchester's East store manager, Donald (Nick) Ustad, and three military officers set up part of a display at the East Madison Shopping Center to observe V...
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East Hats and Flowers

Date: 04 12 1954
Description: Elizabeth Vogts is making a flower arrangement while wearing an Easter hat made of imported toyo straw.
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Memorial Day

Date: 05 30 1953
Description: Madison observed Memorial Day with a parade and three memorial services. A Memorial Day address by Assemblyman Elmer L. Genxmer was followed by a wreath ce...
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Memorial Day Activities

Date: 05 30 1952
Description: Two veterans with a confederate flag in front of Confederate Rest in Forest Hill Cemetery during Madison's Memorial Day ceremonies.
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Easter Hats and Flowers

Date: 04 12 1954
Description: Portrait of Kathyn Taplick wearing a suit and Easter hat. Also included in this series are separate photographs of Kathryn's daughters: Patricia, Jane, Kat...
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Nakoma New Year's Eve Party

Date: 01 02 1958
Description: Elsie Johnson pins a name tag on A.F. Ahearn; both are attendees at the Nakoma Golf Club's New Year's Eve "Sno-Ball."
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Nakoma New Year's Eve Party

Date: 01 02 1958
Description: Attendees at Nakoma Golf Club's New Year's Eve "Sno-Ball" admire the table decorations. They include, from left: K.A. Johnson, J.D. Howard, and Nita Howard...
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Flag Day Ceremony

Date: 06 14 1949
Description: Attorney General Thomas E. Fairchild gives the keynote address at the flag day ceremony at the Madison Elks Lodge, 120 Monona Drive. At the left is Kenneth...
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Nakoma New Year's Eve Party

Date: 01 02 1958
Description: Members of Nakoma Golf Club attend the New Year's Eve "Sno-Ball" dinner dance. They include, left to right: Ruth and William Garrott and A.F. and Emily Ahe...
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Nakoma New Year's Eve Party

Date: 01 02 1958
Description: Attendees at the Nakoma Golf Club's New Year's Eve "Sno-Ball" wear New Year's Eve hats. They include, from left: George Lange, Mrs. Fred Chamberlin, Marion...
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Salvation Army Food Collection for Needy Families

Date: 12 22 1959
Description: Five members of the Salvation Army advisory board with baskets of food collected for needy families. Left to right are W. B. Miller, E. J. Kallerang, Herbe...
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We Saw You . . . at Shrine Dinner

Date: 02 14 1956
Description: Guests at the Shrine Valentine Day Dinner include, from left to right, Mrs. R.C. Birkenbine, Mr. R.C. Birkenbine, Mrs. A.T. Wallace, and Rev. A.T. Wallace.
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Dedication of Fort Blue Mounds Tablet

Date: 09 05 1921
Description: Anna Fox, great-grand niece of Ebenezer Brigham, just after removing the flag unveiling the bronze tablet commemorating Fort Blue Mounds. State historical ...
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A Tribute to Madison Dads on Fathers' Day

Date: 06 16 1953
Description: A photographic tribute to Madison dads on Fathers Day includes a photograph of Dr. James J. Nania, a dentist, with his three sons John Nania, James Nania, ...
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A Tribute to Madison Dads on Fathers' Day

Date: 06 16 1953
Description: A photographic tribute to Madison dads on Fathers' Day includes a photograph of Raymond P. Sweeney and his five sons dressed in baseball uniforms. Pictured...
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Easter Season

Date: 04 20 1957
Description: Arthur Dier smiles approval as his fiancee, Evelyn Schaefer, asks his opinion of a bright flowery Easter hat at a Madison store. Ms. Schaefer, in the foreg...
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We Saw You . . . at Labor Day Event

Date: 09 05 1960
Description: More than 300 people attend the annual Labor Day program sponsored by the Madison Federation of Labor at the Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street. Al Brickson...

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