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College Teacher Protest

Date: 12 04 1970
Description: Elevated view of college teachers, non-tenured, at UW-Parkside protesting the decision to not renew their contracts.
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University of Wisconsin Graduation

Date: 06 24 1935
Description: Panoramic view of University of Wisconsin graduation exercises, taken from behind the podium in the Field House. Graduates are standing on the floor, and t...
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Education Building at the Fair

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Description: Crowd of people in front of the Education Building at the State Fair. Caption reads: "Education Building, Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee."
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East High School Graduation

Date: 06 06 1947
Description: East High School graduation showing students, parents, and other attendees, seated in gym.
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East High School Commencement

Date: 06 06 1947
Description: East High School graduation showing students, parents, and other attendees, seated in gym. Students are seated on bleachers facing the audience.
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Unveiling of Abraham Lincoln Statue

Date: 05 26 1909
Description: The unveiling of the Abraham Lincoln Statue in front of the Gilbert Simmons Memorial Library.
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Crowd Outside the State Capitol at the Funeral for Glenn Frank Sr. and Jr.

Date: 09 18 1940
Description: Elevated view of the overflow crowd standing outside the Wisconsin State Capitol during the funerals for University of Wisconsin president Glenn Frank and ...
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Community Food Demonstration

Date: 1917
Description: Group of women in U.S. Food Administration uniforms demonstrate food conservation methods to a group of men, women and children.
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Sea of Red

Date: 09 2007
Description: Wisconsin Badger fans in student seating at Badger vs. Citadel game at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Wisconsin 4-H Club Conference and Picnic

Date: 06 16 1959
Description: A few of nearly 1,000 members of state 4-H clubs enjoy a picnic on the grounds of the University of Wisconsin inter-mural field while meeting for a week-lo...
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Central High School Graduation

Date: 06 16 1961
Description: Elevated view of the crowd at Central High School's auditorium in attendance for graduation, with black-clad classmates in the center.
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Memorial Union Terrace

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Description: Elevated view of the flagstone terrace. People sit at tables in the sunburst chairs. There are shadows of the empty chairs on the terrace as well as the s...
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East High School 1962 Graduation Ceromony

Date: 06 15 1962
Description: An unnamed graduate receiving a high school diploma as the audience is looking on at the 1962 East High School graduation ceremony. Presenting the diplomas...
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Fred H. Harrington Inaugurated as University of Wisconsin President

Date: 10 20 1962
Description: The Inaugural Banquet for the newly inaugurated President of the University of Wisconsin, Fred H. Harrington, was held at the Field House. Operating with s...
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Edgewood High Graduates 215

Date: 06 10 1964
Description: The "Crusader Hymn" has a special meaning for these 1964 Edgewood High School graduates.
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Governor Philipp and President Van Hise at the U.W Campus

Date: 03 1915
Description: Governor Emmanuel Philipp stands on a dais, covered with a white sheet, behind University of Wisconsin-Madison's President Charles Van Hise. Van Hise stand...
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University of Wisconsin Homecoming Rally

Date: 10 22 1965
Description: View from stage towards a cheerleader facing a packed homecoming crowd during a song at a U.W. Homecoming Rally. People in the crowd are holding signs, and...
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University of Wisconsin Homecoming Rally

Date: 10 22 1965
Description: A crowd of Delta Tau Delta and Alpha Phi members are shown cheering at a Badger Homecoming Rally. Some of the people are carrying signs.
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Edgewood College Graduation

Date: 06 06 1964
Description: Angus Rothwell, state superintendent of public instruction, speaking to the graduating class of Edgewood College. Bishop William P. O'Connor is present on ...
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Wisconsin Union Terrace Overlooking Lake Mendota

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Description: View of the Terrace at Memorial Union with students and other people sitting around tables in colorful Terrace chairs. Sailboats are out on the lake.

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