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Weldering, Agricultural Short Course

Date: 1950
Description: Two students welding at the University of Wisconsin Agricultural Short Course.
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Gem Cutter

Date: 1950
Description: Arthur Virthaler, professor of art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the studio with materials and tools for making jewelry. He was known for sim...
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Levi B. and Ester Smilie Vilas Mansion

Date: 1950
Description: An exterior view of the Levi B. and Ester Smilie Vilas mansion, located at 521 North Henry Street. Built around 1851, the house was later used by the Phi G...
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Pumping Station for Lake Forest at Arboretum

Date: 1950
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Arboretum station was built when the site was a proposed site for a model city called Lake Forest, a scheme which fail...
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Carillon Tower

Date: 1950
Description: Carillon Tower on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. There is a plaque on a rock near the curb close to the entrance to the tower.
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Home Economics

Date: 1950
Description: Exterior from lawn of Home Economics building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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Law Building

Date: 1950
Description: Side view of building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The first wing, which was built onto the old building.
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Memorial Library under Construction

Date: 1950
Description: Library under construction on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. In the background is the State Historical Society, and Science Hall is in the upp...
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Lincoln Monument

Date: 1950
Description: Side view of the Lincoln Monument on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Bascom Hall is in the left background, and snow is on the ground. A stone ...
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The Lincoln Statue, University Campus

Date: 1950
Description: Lincoln Monument in front of Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. A stone bench curves around the statue, which sits in a paved walk ...
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Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Football Game

Date: 1950
Description: Kerm Klefsaas, Minnesota, carries the football across the field before he is tackled by Jim Hammond, Wisconsin. Final score: Wisconsin 14; Minnesota 0.
Map or Atlas

Map and Aerial View of the Wisconsin Campus

Date: 1950
Description: Includes building index and "To Help You Locate Buildings" text. Index includes campus buildings and points of interest. Aerial view on verso.
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Greetings from River Falls

Date: 1950
Description: Text on front reads: "Greetings from River Falls, Wis." Text on the reverse reads: "The Chalmer Davee Library was built in 1954. In addition to the usual f...

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