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Students with Model Airplanes at Marquette School

Date: 01 19 1944
Description: Children of parents who work at war plants participate in after school recreation program at Marquette School. Shown standing behind a ping-pong table, wit...
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Jimmy Demetral Demonstrating Judo Hold

Date: 02 02 1944
Description: Jimmy Demetral, Madison wrestler, throwing Officer Keith Ackley as part of a five-week course in ju-jitsu for 55 officers of the Madison Police Department.
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Jimmy Demetral Demonstrating Ju-Jitsu Hold

Date: 02 02 1944
Description: Jimmy Demetral, Madison wrestler, teaching Officer Robert O'Brien to do an "airplane spin" toss on Officer Keith Ackley. Fifty-five Madison Police Departme...
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Buying Shotgun Shells

Date: 08 14 1944
Description: People lined up in front of Berg Sporting Goods Store, 2123 Atwood Avenue, to buy shotgun shells which were scarce due to World War II. Also shows Modern ...
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West High School Basketball Team

Date: 02 17 1944
Description: Five Madison West High School basketball players with their coach.
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Cribbage Game

Date: 02 03 1944
Description: Four men playing cribbage as part of the Madison Board of Education Recreation Program.
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Dykstra House Nursery School

Date: 03 08 1944
Description: Betty Frey, student at the University of Wisconsin, and two children, Geraldine Myers and Barrie Anderson, playing in a nursery school established on the t...
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People Playing Bridge

Date: 03 03 1944
Description: Man teaching bridge to four women as part of the Madison Board of Education Recreation Program.
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Young Child with a Stuffed Rabbit

Date: 04 05 1944
Description: Whitney Mason Gould, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stevens Gould, 712 Rogers Street, with a stuffed rabbit illustrating traditional Easter gifts for children.
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Women's Basketball Team

Date: 04 02 1944
Description: Women's basketball team, part of the Board of Education Recreational Department activities.
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Women's Volleyball Team

Date: 04 02 1944
Description: Women's volleyball team, part of the Board of Education Recreational Department activities.
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Rifle Club Member Aiming a Gun

Date: 04 03 1941
Description: Paul Haberman, member of the Madison Legion Rifle and Pistol Club, aiming a rifle. The Club is sponsoring the "Little Worlds Rifle and Pistol Championship ...
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Young Girl with Stuffed Animal

Date: 04 05 1944
Description: Cynthia Scott Harley, nine-months-old, with stuffed rabbit.
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Frog Jumping Contest

Date: 04 18 1944
Description: Frog jumping contest showing Jim Brandenburg, 4134 Hiawatha Drive, coaching his frog "Rebel" on to victory.
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YMCA Circus Group

Date: 04 28 1944
Description: Group portrait of children participating in a YMCA circus.
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Alpha Phi Sorority Girls in a Boat

Date: 04 28 1944
Description: Six sorority girls in a row boat, at the Alpha Phi party on the University of Wisconsin campus.
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High School Track Meet Queen and Attendants

Date: 05 24 1944
Description: Group portrait of annual city high school track meet Queen and court. Left to right: Ruth Nelson, West High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Nelson, 3...
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Children at Junior Red Cross Picnic

Date: 05 26 1944
Description: Children in line at the canteen at the Junior Red Cross picnic.
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Boy Scout Camporee at Olin Park

Date: 05 27 1944
Description: Boy Scouts at the Dane District Boy Scout Camporee at Olin Park shown grouped about their tents.
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Shorewood Hills League Members

Date: 05 26 1944
Description: Shorewood Hills League members attending luncheon at the Blackhawk Country Club, Mrs. T.W. Doig (Beulah Doig), Mrs. Sydney Miller (Myrtle Miller), Mrs. Arc...

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