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Coeds on Roof of Ann Emery Hall
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Three University of Wisconsin-Madison coeds are playing cards, and one woman is reading, on the roof of Ann Emery Hall, 265 Langdon Street, an independent women's dormitory named for the first Dean of Women (1897-1900) Ann Emery Allinson (1871-1932). The Wisconsin State Capitol and Madison skyline are in the distance.
June 23, 1931
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Coeds on Roof of Ann Emery Hall
June 23, 1931
Four University of Wisconsin-Madison coeds sunbathing on the roof of Ann Emery Hall, 265 Langdon Street, an independent women's dormitory named for the first Dean of Women (1897-1900) Ann Emery All...
Boating at Ann Emery Hall
November 14, 1931
University of Wisconsin coeds sitting in a boat surrounded by sand bags in front of Ann Emery Hall, 265 Langdon Street, an independent women's dormitory. It was named for the first Dean of Women (1...
Ann Emery Hall
1934
Ann Emery Hall, 260 Langdon Street. Built in 1930, this five-story brick independent women's dormatory was designed by Madison architect Frank S. Moulton in the Tudor Revival style. It was named ...
Ann Emery Hall Fire
October 25, 1949
Three residents are observing the fire at Ann Emery Hall, 263-71 Langdon Street. From left are Carole Rathkakmp (Wauwatosa), Sharon Scott (Wauwatosa), and Gloria Lee (Eau Claire).
"Tasting Tea" at Ann Emery Hall
December 5, 1961
Sandy Sinn, 3405 Blackhawk Drive, sitting beside a chocolate-frosted Yule Log decorated with candles and Christmas wreaths for the "Tasting Tea" at Ann Emery Hall.
Coeds Model in front of Langdon Hall
August 13, 1940
Two Manchester's Department Store coed models, wearing dresses, hats and purses, posing on the steps of Langdon Hall, 633 Langdon Street.
