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Kindergarten Students

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Description: Students gathered closely around their teachers in the kindergarten room on the south end of the school. The open hearth, fireplace, high ceilings and wind...
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Country Dale School Classroom

Date: 11 25 1966
Description: In a view from beneath a television stand, seventh grade students are listening to a lecture in their classroom at Country Dale school.
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Teachers' Seminary

Date: 1867
Description: 1868-1875. Founded by Dr. Joseph Salzman (featured in the vignette at left, teaching). Vignette, lower left, features St. Francis Seminary, founded in 1856...
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Teacher Reading to School Children

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Description: A school teacher reads to elementary school children, who are sitting on the floor in a large, open classroom.
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Power Sewing Class

Date: 01 16 1967
Description: Instructor Ida Mussa (left) assists student Victoria Vega in a power sewing class at Milwaukee Vocational School. Vega is sewing an apron on a Singer sewin...
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Shoe Rebuilding Class

Date: 12 29 1961
Description: Students work in a shoe rebuilding class at the Milwaukee Vocational and Adult Schools.
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Machine Typesetting Class

Date: 03 21 1961
Description: Students work on linotype machines in a typesetting class at Milwaukee Institute of Technology.
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A Structural Technology Student

Date: 12 11 1961
Description: A structural technology student works on a project in a drawing class at the Milwaukee Institute of Technology.
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Carpentry Class

Date: 12 29 1961
Description: Structural Technology students work in a carpentry class at the Milwaukee School of Technology.
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Summer Dreamin'

Date: 03 27 1989
Description: Laura Allaway, Daniel Hirsh, Sarah Dionisopolous, and Abigail Lank enjoying a picnic and beach party during the Family After School Program at Henry Clay E...
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Continuation School Apprentice Class

Date: 04 17 1913
Description: Students at work in their Milwaukee continuation school apprentice class, which is through the University Extension Division in Madison.
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Machinist and Tool Making Shop

Date: 1910
Description: Elevated view of men working in the machinist and tool making shop at the Milwaukee School of Trades.
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Mechanical Drawing and Workshop Mathematics Class

Date: 1910
Description: Students are seated at desks in a mechanical drawing and workshop mathematics class at the Milwaukee School of Trades.
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Katherine Morrissey Dodge Cook

Date: 1906
Description: Informal portrait of Katherine Morrissey Dodge Cook seated at a desk in front of a classroom full of students.
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Girl with Origami Peace Crane

Date: 09 20 1989
Description: Melodie Albritton holds up an origami crane she folded at St. Nicholas School.
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Girl with Origami Peace Crane

Date: 09 20 1989
Description: Janine Dagons resting her chin on a table with an origami peace crane sitting in front of her.
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Shall We Dance?

Date: 02 1988
Description: Five students in costume are dancing while several adults are looking on. Caption reads: "SHALL WE DANCE? Children practiced an Asian dance before performi...
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Thanksgiving Dinner in Class

Date: 11 21 1967
Description: A woman is carving a turkey, which is on a table full of many dishes. Several children are sitting and looking on from behind their desks. Caption reads: "...
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Communications Class at the YWCA

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Description: Several women attending a class at the YWCA. The word "Communication" is written on a blackboard.

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