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| Date: | 1975 |
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| Description: | Several men and women watch as Governor Patrick Lucey signs the Equal Rights Amendment. Lloyd A. Barbee (left), Marlin Schneider, two unidentified people, ... |
| Date: | 04 11 1957 |
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| Description: | Four members of Methodist churches attend an inter-faith tea. Left to right: Esther Wilson, St Paul's A.M.E; Helene Okray, Monona; Erma Jenkins, South Shor... |
| Date: | 1924 |
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| Description: | Groups of children are sitting at tables for a Saturday morning sewing group at Neighborhood House, with a woman helping the children at each table. One bo... |
| Date: | 09 17 1957 |
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| Description: | Mrs. A.O. Sanders, Milwaukee; Mrs. Ray Buege, Oconomowoc; Mrs. M.C. Hunt, Racine; and Mrs. A.P. Sandschneider, Ft. Atkinson, standing, are some of the out-... |
| Date: | 10 01 1957 |
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| Description: | Members of the De Porres Guild make preparations for the upcoming bazaar. Proceeds will benefit the Blessed Martin Guild which conducts social, recreationa... |
| Date: | 02 1954 |
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| Description: | "While others played games, this group of boys 'coached' from the sidelines." (photo caption in Wisconsin State Journal), L to R: Edward Abbott, Joh... |
| Date: | 01 15 1958 |
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| Description: | The annual meeting of the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle corps is held in Turner Hall. Left to right: Billy Lee, Calvin Harris, C.H. Beebe, and Len Trachte. |
| Date: | 01 31 1958 |
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| Description: | Chef Carson Gulley (left), Helen Fagan and Angela Esser planning a roast beef dinner that will be held during the upcoming Fun-o-rama. The Fun-o-rama is a ... |
| Date: | 02 15 1958 |
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| Description: | Charles (Deacon) Jones of Iowa crosses the finish line to set a record at a triangular track meet between Wisconsin, Iowa, and Northwestern Universities. |
| Date: | 02 16 1958 |
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| Description: | Jesse Nixon of Wisconsin crosses the finish line in record time at the triangular track meet between Wisconsin, Iowa, and Northwestern universities. |
| Date: | 11 02 1965 |
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| Description: | Pictured, from background to foreground: Bobby Feinglass; John Lewis, noted politician and civil rights leader; and Alicia Kaplow, SNCC (Student Nonviolent... |
| Date: | 04 15 1958 |
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| Description: | Five people admire a book entitled "Go South To Sorrow" which will be given as a prize for the NAACP's Madison branch membership drive at the annual freedo... |
| Date: | 05 15 1958 |
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| Description: | Madison television programs are hosted by Madison women and cover topics like cooking, arts, fashion and crafts. A husband and wife team, Bea and Carson Gu... |
| Date: | 11 25 1958 |
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| Description: | Sindey Williams, senior quarterback from Little Rock, Arkansas (left) was named recipient of the Ivan B. Williamson Award for sportsmanship. He is shown wi... |
| Date: | 12 1958 |
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| Description: | Terry Pitts, on the left at 147-pounds, is a younger brother of Orvill Pitts, NCAA light heavyweight champion from Wisconsin in 1956. |
| Date: | 02 28 1959 |
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| Description: | Jesse Nixon of Wisconsin crosses the finish line after the 600-yard dash. His time was 1:11.3 minutes. In the background are Ohio State's Dick Strayer, sec... |
| Date: | 03 21 1959 |
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| Description: | Milwaukee Lincoln coach Dick Wadewitz and star Andy Chesser beam with pride after accepting the state championship trophy from Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem, pres... |
| Date: | 03 21 1959 |
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| Description: | Milwaukee Lincoln's state basketball champions hoist Coach Dick Wadewitz to their shoulders and shout with joy after whipping Milwaukee North 63-54 in the ... |
| Date: | 04 11 1959 |
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| Description: | Louis Holland of Union Grove High School tied the sprint record during the Madison West Relays at the Camp Randall Memorial building. |
| Date: | 06 15 1959 |
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| Description: | Bill Veeck (left), president of the Chicago White Sox, chats with three managers of Madison boys baseball teams before speaking at the downtown Optimist Cl... |
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