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Veterans Housing

Date: 1947
Description: Three men at the University of Wisconsin, with tent and sign that reads "People of Madison! Vets in tent need rooms to rent".
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Lincoln Terrace

Date: 1947
Description: Elevated view of Bascom Hall Terrace at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Lincoln Monument is near the front entrance.
Drawing

Executive Residence

Date: 1947
Description: A combination design and planting plan for the landscaping of the grounds of the Executive Residence, 130 East Gilman Street.
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Aerial View of Camp Randall

Date: 1947
Description: Aerial view of one hundred ninety government surplus trailers, parked near Camp Randall, provided temporary housing for World War II veterans and their fam...
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State Assembly Audience

Date: 1947
Description: Audience at a session of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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Siggelko House

Date: 1947
Description: View of the Siggelko House at 311 North Brooks Street.
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House at 1717 Fremont Avenue

Date: 1947
Description: View across street towards the house at 1717 Fremont Avenue. Two small children are riding tricycles in front of the house.
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Aerial View of University of Wisconsin-Madison

Date: 1947
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison, from Park Street to the men's dormitories. Part of Lake Mendota is in the top right corner.
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Bascom Hall Entrance

Date: 1947
Description: Exterior of side of front portico of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Vines cover one side of the arch which...
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Bascom Hall President's Office

Date: 1947
Description: President's office with fireplace and large table in Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Aerial View of Elizabeth Waters Dormitory on Shoreline

Date: 1947
Description: Aerial view of the Elizabeth Waters women's dormitory on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. In the upper right corner is Camp Randall. A long pier...
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Elizabeth Waters Hall

Date: 1947
Description: Exterior from road of the women's dormitory, Elizabeth Waters Hall, on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Built in 1940 as the campus home for fou...
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Gate of the Tripp Quadrangle

Date: 1947
Description: Entrance to a dormitory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison men's Residence Halls. A tiled-roofed arched gateway with wrought iron gates linking the dor...
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Trailer Camp House and Cannon

Date: 1947
Description: A University of Wisconsin veteran holding his baby outside of his Camp Randall trailer camp house. There is a large cannon pointing at him and his trailer.
Postcard

Rocky Roost, Lake Mendota

Date: 1947
Description: View from shoreline of Rocky Roost, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed cottage on an island in Lake Mendota. A windmill is behind the cottage. Caption reads: "R...
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Handicraft Group — 6 Year Old Boys & Girls

Date: 1947
Description: Slightly elevated view of nine children sitting around a table working on craft projects. A woman is sitting with them at the top of the table.

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