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| Date: | 12 20 1933 |
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| Description: | Governor Schmedeman presenting Christmas basket provided by the Volunteers of America to Mrs. Catherine Schwartz and daughter, Frances. Captain George Lawt... |
| Date: | 11 29 1933 |
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| Description: | A table and chairs are laden with rows of Thanksgiving baskets prepared by the Volunteers of America for distribution to needy families. |
| Date: | 11 29 1933 |
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| Description: | Volunteers of America volunteer handing out a Thanksgiving food basket. |
| Date: | 11 26 1952 |
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| Description: | William Thorp and Hattie Reed bow their heads in prayer before Thanksgiving dinner is served by the Volunteers of America to 56 members of its Sunset Club. |
| Date: | 11 26 1952 |
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| Description: | Members of the Volunteers of America Sunset Club eating a Thanksgiving dinner. |
| Date: | 12 17 1955 |
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| Description: | Order of Amaranth members packing food boxes for needy families. Shown, left to right: Bella Holly, Anna Hynum, Ruth Lieberman, and Myrtle Jessen. |
| Date: | 12 16 1947 |
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| Description: | Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary preparing yule baskets for two families at the home of R.M. (Frances) Larson, 3914 Nakoma Road. Left t... |
| Date: | 12 17 1953 |
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| Description: | Three unidentified women (employees or volunteers) possibly at and possibly from radio station WIBA, making up Christmas gift packages of candy, nuts, and ... |
| Date: | 12 21 1956 |
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| Description: | Wisconsin Telephone Company operators are shown with Christmas baskets of food to be delivered to the needy. Left to right: Barbara Gardner, Ione Wall, Van... |
| Date: | 12 23 1957 |
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| Description: | Members of the Salvation Army board posing amidst the Christmas food baskets assembled by the Salvation Army. Left to right are: Alan Hackworthy, Lyle Andr... |
| Date: | 12 22 1959 |
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| Description: | Five members of the Salvation Army advisory board with baskets of food collected for needy families. Left to right are W. B. Miller, E. J. Kallerang, Herbe... |
| Date: | 06 25 1955 |
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| Description: | Jessie Briese, sitting, is pouring tea for (left to right) Lillian Dean, Mrs. John Westmont, and Agnes Dreher. The tea and jelly mart was held at the home ... |
| Date: | 02 27 1956 |
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| Description: | Attending a tea honoring long time members of Christ Child Club Circles are, left to right, Margaret Purcell, Laurine Bridge and Alice Gregg. They are look... |
| Date: | 02 27 1956 |
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| Description: | Attending a tea honoring long time members of Christ Child Club Circles are, left to right, Jeanette Foran, Mary Gox, Margaret Straub, and Rachel McKee. Th... |
| Date: | 09 27 1961 |
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| Description: | Women residents of Nakoma founded the Nakoma Welfare League Tea as a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and meet newcomers in the community. Sitting ... |
| Date: | 12 01 1957 |
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| Description: | Martha Jean Johnson, 6, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Everett F. Johnson is shown helping earn her weekly allowance by setting the table and doing other simple ... |
| Date: | 12 01 1957 |
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| Description: | One of the dozens of Madison baby-sitters who give part of their earnings to the Empty Stocking Club is 13-year-old Julie Reynoldson, daughter of Mrs. and ... |
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