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Theta Sigma Phi Alumnae Holiday Book Fair

Date: 11 19 1951
Description: Two people visit with a hospitalized veteran interested in writing who may possibly benefit from the proceeds of the "Holiday Book Sale" sponsored by Theta...
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Friendship Club Cookbook

Date: 12 15 1951
Description: Four members of the Friendship Club stand around a table while assembling a cookbook. Left to right, Mrs. Malcom Gordon, Gertrude Taliaferro, Mrs. William ...
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U.W. Student Service Projects

Date: 12 10 1951
Description: Harriet Kirchhoff, Delta Gamma Sorority member, reading to a blind student, Robert Langford, as part of a University of Wisconsin Student Service project. ...
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Cub Scout Den Activities

Date: 01 07 1952
Description: Cub Scout Marshall R. Hanks, Jr. brushes his teeth at a bathroom sink, with mother standing by checking directions for tooth brushing in a Cub Scout book.
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David & Florence Bade Residence

Date: 11 29 1951
Description: Living room in the David & Florence Bade residence at 5701 Winnequah Road in Frost Woods, Monona. A large ottoman stands in front of the brick fireplace. T...
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Girl Scout Week

Date: 10 20 1952
Description: Practicing good posture for the personal health badge are three members of the Girl Scout troop at Lakewood School in Maple Bluff. Pictured left to right a...
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Philharmonic Chorus Members

Date: 04 14 1953
Description: Portrait of Catherine McCloskey, teacher and member of the Philharmonic Chorus, with four of her students at Waubesa School. Students, left to right: Rober...
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Retiring Teacher Bert W. Wells

Date: 05 25 1953
Description: Portrait of Bert W. Wells, who is retiring from high school teaching. He was the chairman of the Madison East High School social studies for 28 years.
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New Saint Coletta School Chapel Blessing

Date: 06 28 1953
Description: The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Feider placing a missal on the candlelighted altar at the new chapel at St. Coletta school for exceptional children in Jefferson.
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U.W. Student Orientation

Date: 09 15 1953
Description: Dressed as Groucho Marx, Al Gay and Karen Christoffersen sell Badger yearbooks during student orientation at the University of Wisconsin. At right is fresh...
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Junior Division of the University League

Date: 08 27 1953
Description: U.W. chemistry professor M. Leslie Holt and his wife Gretchan check the proofs of a new book for which he is an assistant editor. Gretchan is in charge of ...
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Tuberculosis Association Christmas Seals

Date: 11 09 1953
Description: Three children look at a picture book at the Morningside Sanatorium for tuberculosis patients. Money from the sale of Christmas seals was used to redecorat...
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Bettina Bjorksten

Date: 12 08 1953
Description: Portrait of Bettina Bjorksten, an opera singer and teacher in Madison and other cities. Her family migrated from Germany to Brazil when Naziism became 'une...
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Christmas Customs

Date: 12 14 1953
Description: Ada Moseley of 616 North Carroll Street demonstrates a Christmas custom by sitting near a fireplace reading "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
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Questions about Christmas Gifts

Date: 12 30 1953
Description: Helen Jansky, head of the circulation department at the Madison Free Library, displays a few of the books used to help library patrons use their Christmas ...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Date: 01 03 1954
Description: Group portrait of the members of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Standing left to right: Justices Edward Gehl, George R. Currie, Roland J. Steinle and Timothy...
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Wisconsin High School Y-Teens

Date: 02 03 1954
Description: Group portrait of the Y-Teens of Wisconsin High School who will serve as hostesses when parents pay their annual visit to the school. In front, left to rig...
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Peas and Chicken Fiesta Recipes

Date: 02 11 1954
Description: Three men hold booklets and a poster featuring "Peas and Chicken Fiesta" recipes, promoting the use of canned peas.
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Associated Women Students Co-ed Week

Date: 02 15 1954
Description: As part of Co-ed's Week, an event designed to combine features of special interest to college women, three University of Wisconsin women look over a copy o...
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Women's Service Exchange

Date: 03 02 1954
Description: Mrs. Frank J. Vaughn reads to 6-year-old Kenneth Lemmer, Jr. and 5-year-old Ann Lemmer while the children's grandmother, Kath B. Morrissey, works on an afg...

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