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Madison Turnverein Acrobats
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Twelve boys and girls, coached by J.C. Haberman, in an acrobatic/gymnastic pose at the Madison Turners Hall, 21 South Butler Street. They performed seven "acts" at the Policemen's Protective Association benefit picnic for The Capital Times Kiddie Camp fund at the French Village in Miller's Park on South Park Street. Madison's Turnverein was founded in 1855 by German immigrants to encourage physical and mental development.
June 22, 1933
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Turnverein Acrobats in Adagio Formation
June 23, 1933
Madison Turnverein acrobats/gymnasts posing in an adagio formation, tutored by J.C. Haberman, at Madison Turner Hall, located at 21 South Butler Street.
Madison Turnverein Acrobats
June 22, 1933
Eight girls and women, coached by J.C. Haberman, in acrobatic / gymnastic poses at the Madison Turners Hall, 21 S. Butler Street.
Acrobatic Formation
March 10, 1938
Acrobats in formation, on stage with 15 participants holding various pieces of athletic equipment.
Turnverein Acrobats
June 16, 1937
Group portrait of seven women and fourteen men, Madison Turnverein acrobats at Turner Hall.
Turner Hall Gymnasts
January 16, 1948
Two children and one adult in a gymnastic pose at Madison's Turner Hall, 21 South Butler Street.
Madison Turnverein
May 31, 1939
View from balcony of Madison Turnverein men and women performing in a circle formation at Turner Hall, 21 South Butler Street.
