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Taggetts at the Beaux Arts Ball

Date: 02 08 1955
Description: John and Mae Taggett dressed as a British court jester and an elegantly dressed "lady of the court" at the Madison Art Association Beaux Arts Ball.
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Blackhawk Country Club 1920s Costume Party

Date: 07 23 1955
Description: Dr. and Mrs. L. Riley McCormick, 2117 Monroe Street, in costume playing the piano at the Blackhawk Country Club 1920s costume party.
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Blackhawk Country Club Costume Party

Date: 07 23 1955
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Al C. Steinhauer, 3910 Council Crest, dressed in costume, at the Blackhawk Country Club 1920s costume party.
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Blackhawk Country Club Costume Party

Date: 07 23 1955
Description: Dr. and Mrs. L. Riley McCormick in costume, 2117 Monroe Street, playing the guitar and singing at the Blackhawk Country Club 1920s costume party.
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Blackhawk Country Club 1920s Costume Party

Date: 07 23 1955
Description: Seated at a candlelit table are, left to right: Russell Sheaf, Dr. George H. Benson, Mrs. Sheaf, and Mrs. Benson in costume at the Blackhawk Country Club 1...
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Blackhawk Country Club Christmas Party

Date: 12 17 1955
Description: Five men and women at the refreshment table at the Blackhawk Country Club Christmas party.
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Couple Celebrating Anniversary

Date: 11 31 1955
Description: A couple posing with a cake at their silver wedding anniversary party.
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University League Dance Reception

Date: 01 20 1944
Description: Frances Kivlin and Fanny Steve seated with their husbands Vincent Kivlin, Professor of Agricultural Education, and William F. Steve, Emeritus Professor of ...
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University League Dance Reception

Date: 01 20 1944
Description: Margaret Garnett, who sang a group of selections, talking to Professor Harland W. Mossman and his wife, Ruth, at the University of Wisconsin University Lea...
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University League Dance Reception

Date: 01 20 1944
Description: Commander Leslie K. and Isabelle Pollard with Professor Howard B. and Mrs. Doke at the University of Wisconsin University League dance reception at the Mem...
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Coleman-Foley Wedding Party

Date: 02 19 1944
Description: Catherine Coleman and Lt. Gifford P. Foley wedding party, including the couple's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Coleman, Maple Bluff, and Mr. and Mrs. Joh...
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Hungarian Wheat Festival

Date: 08 09 1942
Description: Two couples in Hungarian costumes, one man holding a scythe (kasza), admiring a sheaf of wheat in a wheat field. The twig tied to the scythe in a triangle ...
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First National Bank Party

Date: 12 06 1944
Description: Seven people at the food table at a First National Bank party.
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Vice-Admiral Marc A. Mitscher

Date: 06 28 1945
Description: Vice-Admiral Marc A. Mitscher stands with his mother, Mrs. Oscar A. Mitscher (left), and smiles at his wife, Frances Smalley Mitscher, after a reunion at h...
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Group Posed Around Table

Date: 08 04 1945
Description: Eight couples and one woman with a corsage gathered around a dining table in the McNeel home. Eight women are wearing matching white capes and head scarves...
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Unidentified Couple

Date: 12 22 1945
Description: An unidentified couple (Pilscher?) seated in a bedroom. Behind them is a small Christmas tree and two Christmas stockings.
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Inaugural Reception at State Executive Residence

Date: 01 06 1947
Description: Pictured at the inaugural reception at the state executive residence are from the left: Mr. and Mrs. Claude Jasper, Parker Drive, and Lieutenant Governor ...
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Labor Union Party

Date: 02 08 1947
Description: Labor Union party sponsored by the YWCA Industrial Committee, with many activities. Shown are four bridge players, Margaret and Ralph Soule, and Geraldine ...
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Interfraternity Ball Royalty

Date: 03 28 1947
Description: Group portrait of attendees at the 1947 Interfraternity Ball at the University of Wisconsin. Pictured standing left to right: Earl Numrick, Milwaukee; Howa...
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Button Collectors

Date: 04 19 1947
Description: Button collectors, Paul and Mollie Pierce, shown with their collection.

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