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Brownie Day Camp

Date: 07 22 1952
Description: Director Dorothy Torranee looks on as nurse Marion Natvig puts a sling on camper JaNelle Rolfsmeyer during first aid class at Brownie Hoyt Park Day Camp.
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Murals in Junior Red Cross Assembly Room

Date: 06 08 1953
Description: Water safety accident prevention and first aid are the themes of the mural being completed by East Junior High School pupils for the east wall of the Junio...
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Stay-At-Home Mothers

Date: 05 03 1954
Description: Mary Heine wraps a bandage around the leg of her daughter Sally, age 8. The photograph was taken as part of a Mother's Day article featuring the many roles...
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North Central Airline Stewardesses

Date: 11 10 1954
Description: Dolores Wisnauskas, wearing her stewardess uniform, checks an overnight case fitted with first aid supplies. The photograph was taken to accompany an artic...
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University of Wisconsin Red Cross Fundraising Drive

Date: 03 12 1956
Description: Members of the University of Wisconsin Hoofers' Ski Club demonstrate the importance of correct immobilization of fractures and proper transportation. They ...
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Explorer Scouts Prepare for Disasters

Date: 05 07 1956
Description: As part of a practice drill to prepare for possible disasters, three Explorer Scouts practice first aid techniques on a "disaster victim" lying on a stretc...
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Police Rescue Boat on Lake Wingra

Date: 06 05 1957
Description: New Madison police rescue boat, in operation on Lake Wingra, is shown in its boat lift at Knickerbocker Street boat livery. Sgt. Robert Ferris (left) and P...
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Truax Field Blood Drive

Date: 07 30 1959
Description: Lt. Donald B. Davidson, left, is congratulated for leading a record breaking bloodmobile event at the Truax Field Airbase. At center is Lt. Col. W.C. Croom...
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Jaywalking Accident Injures Two People

Date: 07 28 1959
Description: An Illinois couple, unaware of Madison's pedestrian safety laws, were seriously injured by a car while jaywalking across East Washington Avenue. Police and...
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St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Program Demonstrations

Date: 09 28 1961
Description: Three nurses demonstrating a rescue maneuver on a volunteer during a two-day instructional program on emergency procedures at St. Mary's hospital.
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St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Program Demonstrations

Date: 09 28 1961
Description: Jerome A. Gumbinger, a member of the state fire prevention conference's planning committee, watches as two staff members demonstrate a technique for evacua...
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Paramedics Responding to Call

Date: 12 1992
Description: Jody Kurilla and Paul Elvord, both paramedics with the City of Madison Fire Department, responding to a call at 1221 Williamson Street.
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Madison Police Department Staff Practice Mouth-To-Mouth Artifical Respiration

Date: 10 22 1958
Description: The Madison Police Department uses a training film to teach mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. Shown during a practice session are (L-R) trainer Sgt. F...

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