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Sherman Park School, Student Graduates

Date: 05 27 1932
Description: Sherman Park School, 1601 North Sherman Avenue, eighth grade graduates, five boys, one girl, and teacher. Floral arrangements and programs are featured.
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H.S. Manchester's Co. Inc. Homecoming Window

Date: 11 06 1946
Description: Manchester's University of Wisconsin homecoming window display showing three female mannequins wearing formal dresses.
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High School Graduation in Opera House

Date: 1897
Description: Two young men and ten young women in white dresses sitting in a semi circle on the stage of the Black River Falls Opera House. The stage is decorated with ...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Dames Club Reception

Date: 10 18 1956
Description: Mrs. Stanley Quinn, General Chairman of Dames Club Reception, with guests, Mrs. Blanche Stemm and Mrs. Rosa Fred, wife of University of Wisconsin President...
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Ellen Sabin

Date: 11 29 1945
Description: Miss Ellen C. Sabin, president emerita of Milwaukee-Downer College, on her 95th birthday. Miss Sabin was one of America's most eminent woman in the field o...
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Bishop William P. O'Connor

Date: 07 20 1947
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor, speaking to a congregation of several thousand people at Camp Randall Stadium for the Holy Hour focusing on World Peace.
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Catholic Holy Hour

Date: 07 20 1947
Description: Four priests and Bishop William P. O'Connor at the Catholic Holy Hour, at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To the left of Bisho...
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Children Posing with Nun

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Description: Studio portrait of three children with flower bouquets in front of a painted backdrop. One boy is seated and two girls are standing. All of the children ar...
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Edgewood Junior College Spring Prom

Date: 05 08 1948
Description: Group portrait of the six young women who served as a "court of honor" for the queen at the Edgewood Junior College spring prom. Pictured left to right: Ru...
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Sigfrid Prager Farewell Dinner

Date: 06 12 1948
Description: Dr. Sigfrid Prager, retiring conductor of the Madison Civic Symphony orchestra and Madison Civic Chorus, Farewell Dinner. Left to right are honoree Dr. Sig...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement

Date: 06 19 1948
Description: Elevated view of the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement ceremonies in the Field House.
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University of Wisconsin Junior Prom

Date: 02 04 1949
Description: King Clayton Hahn, Milwaukee, and Queen Violet Norrman, Williams Bay, at the head table of the dinner for the Junior Prom at the Great Hall of the Memorial...
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History of the University of Wisconsin Testimonial Luncheon

Date: 02 05 1949
Description: Professors Vernon Carstensen (left) and Merle Curti, with their wives, cutting the ceremonial cake at the testimonial luncheon in their honor as authors of...
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University Subscription Dance

Date: 12 06 1949
Description: Robert O'Brien, general chairman, and Sheila Kivlin, chair of the buffet supper, prepare for the annual Christmas Subscription Dance for university student...
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Founders Day Banquet

Date: 02 23 1950
Description: Six honored guests at the annual Founders' Day Banquet of the Madison Council of Parents and Teachers gather at a table for a group portrait. Seated, left ...
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President Harry S. Truman Visit

Date: 05 14 1950
Description: President Harry S. Truman is shown speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House. He was in Madison to be present at the laying of the corner...
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Twin Caskets of Glenn Frank and Glenn, Jr. in the State Capitol

Date: 09 18 1940
Description: Elevated view of the twin caskets of University of Wisconsin president Glenn Frank and Glenn, Jr. in the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda at the state funer...
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Gladiola Display

Date: 08 08 1950
Description: A large gladiola flower arrangement by Noweta Gardens standing on a table at the Central International Gladiolus Show at the University of Wisconsin-Madiso...
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U.W. Graduation in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House

Date: 06 15 1951
Description: Hundreds of students in cap and gown listen to a Commmencement Day speaker. Honored guests, most in cap and gown, sit on stage. On the far right center is...
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Edgewood College Father-Daughter Banquet

Date: 10 20 1951
Description: Seated at the speakers table of the Edgewood College father-daughter banquet are, left to right: Rev. John Beix of St. Francis Minor Seminary, Milwaukee; R...

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