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Truax Field Officers' Wives Tea

Date: 03 20 1945
Description: The Women's Club sponsored tea for officers wives of all services at the Officers Club of Truax Field. Left to right: Mrs. Lee Sanders, Mrs. Charles H. Fen...
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Models for The University of Wisconsin Style Show

Date: 03 22 1945
Description: Three University of Wisconsin coeds modeling clothes for a fashion show sponsored by the Women's Student Government Association. This year's show, held on ...
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American Association of University Women Tea

Date: 01 19 1948
Description: Shown at the American Association of University Women tea and dinner, from the left: Dr. Althea Kratz Hottel, national president and dean of women at the U...
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American Association of University Women Tea

Date: 01 19 1948
Description: Shown at the American Association of University Women tea from the left: Mrs. Ralph A. (Jessie) McCanse; Mrs. Hans H. (Theresa) Reese; and Miss Ruth Campbe...
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Student Modeling Spring Fashion

Date: 03 01 1948
Description: Rosemary Schneider trys on a spring hat while admiring her reflection in a vanity mirror.
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Students Modeling Spring Fashion

Date: 03 01 1948
Description: Patricia McGovern and Jane Botham model "dress up" clothes for high school girls.
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Groves-Barnhart School for Secretaries

Date: 02 17 1949
Description: A teacher, probably Mrs. Regina Barnhart at Groves-Barnhart School for Secretaries, giving a shorthand test to two female students.
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University Extension League Style Show

Date: 01 30 1950
Description: Three of 15 models who will display play dresses, hats, coats, suits, robes and evening gowns at the meeting of the University Extension League are, from l...
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Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Style Show

Date: 04 03 1950
Description: Mrs. Stephen E. (Kathryn) Gavin of 2811 Monroe Street, chairman of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae benefit dessert bridge party and style show, sitting at ri...
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Saint Catherine's Guild Style Show at Grace Episcopal Church

Date: 02 11 1952
Description: Group portrait of some of the women of the Saint Catherine's Guild who are in charge of arrangements for the Annual Dessert and Style show at Grace Episcop...
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Tri Delta Pansy Breakfast

Date: 05 18 1952
Description: Three Tri Delta sorority sisters acting as style show models at their "Pansy Breakfast." Left to right: Charlotte Wagenknecht, Fort Atkinson; Marion Miller...
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Maple Bluff Style Show

Date: 05 19 1952
Description: Marie McNeil, left and Arleen Plater, right, displaying the dresses they will model in the Maple Bluff Country Club style show.
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Jaycettes Style Show

Date: 03 10 1954
Description: Bette Sonneland models an outfit during the Jaycettes Style Show sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce auxiliary.
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Alpha Phi Style Show

Date: 03 03 1956
Description: Four women chat at the spring benefit style show and dessert bridge party, sponsored by the Alpha Phi sorority and alumnae. They include, from left: models...
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Bridal Gowns

Date: 02 20 1957
Description: Wedding gowns representing the fashions of 73 years were presented in a bridal show sponsored by the Madison chapter of the Alumnae Association of Edgewood...
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Vogue Fashion Show For Teens

Date: 10 03 1957
Description: Four teenage girls admire a formal dress presented at the Vogue fashion show, designed as a clinic for teenagers who like to sew. Left to right: Cathy Lawl...
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Wisconsin League of Women Voters Legislative School Tea

Date: 04 11 1957
Description: Four Madison members of the Wisconsin League of Women Voters enjoying tea at the Executive Mansion after a session at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the l...
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Wisconsin League of Women Voters Legislative School Tea

Date: 04 11 1957
Description: First vice-president of the Wisconsin League of Women Voters, Mrs. Ernest T. Clough of Milwaukee, serving tea at the executive mansion after a session at t...
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Madison Women Host Television Shows

Date: 05 15 1958
Description: Madison television programs are hosted by Madison women and cover topics like cooking, arts, fashion and crafts. Jeanne Parr, also known as Jeanne Noth, ho...
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Madison Women Host Television Shows

Date: 05 15 1958
Description: Madison television programs are hosted by Madison women and cover topics like cooking, arts, fashion and crafts. Beverly Stark, women's director of WMTV, c...

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