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Bishop O'Connor Inauguration

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Most Rev. William P. O'Connor on his throne in St. Raphael's Cathedral during the ceremony that inaugurated him as the first bishop of Madison. L to R are: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward O'Reilly, Baraboo; Rt. Rev. Msgr. William Eggers of St. Bernard's, Madison (in background); Rt. Rev. Msgr. Bernard Doyle, Darlington; Bishop O'Connor on the throne, and Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Delaney, Janesville, behind the page boy.

Date Created:
March 12, 1946
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created March 12, 1946

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.0752B

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011QQK
Legacy ID
WHi 46927

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