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Miss Mary Barnes and the Hat

Date: 01 09 1963
Description: Mary Barnes, wearing a mink stole and pearls, modeling her outrageous hat. It is wired to light 10 street lights that are arranged around the brim.
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Jack Paar in Japan

Date: 1960
Description: Jack Paar, comedian and host of NBC's "Tonight Show," and his wife during a visit to Japan. During their visit Paar was hosted by journalist Cecil Brown, h...
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Successful Bird Hunt

Date: 1960
Description: A man holds a wood stretcher/fleshing beam near his game.
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The Pyramid Supper Club

Date: 1960
Description: Colorized postcard view of bartenders and group of people at an Egyptian-themed cocktail bar, the Pyramid Supper Club, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin State Bowling Association Meeting

Date: 01 17 1960
Description: Sitting left to right are Mrs. Howard Petran, Milwaukee; Mrs. Joseph Meyer, Oshkosh; Ruth Sprenz, Milwaukee; Mrs. Ray Mihm, Green Bay; and Johnnie Meyer.
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University League Brunch

Date: 02 13 1960
Description: Four women converse at a display and sale of handicraft work made by disabled persons at the University League brunch. Left to right are: Mrs. William Scot...
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Alpha Chi Omega Mothers' Club Active Charter Members Honorary Luncheon

Date: 04 02 1960
Description: Portrait of seven women wearing hats, glasses, and corsages. Shown seated (L-R) are: Elsie Mosby, Iola Withey, and Ruth Woy. Standing are Bessie Bridgman, ...
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Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women's Clubs

Date: 05 12 1960
Description: Some of the women attending the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women's Clubs annual meeting include, left to right: Mrs. W.C. Norris, Milwaukee, fourth...
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Lawyers' Wives Luncheon

Date: 05 09 1960
Description: Three members of the Lawyers' Wives of Dane County attend the annual spring luncheon. They include: Arabel Murphy, state president-elect; Lillian Young; an...
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Lawyers' Wives Luncheon

Date: 05 09 1960
Description: Three women attend the Lawyers' Wives of Dane County annual spring luncheon. They are, from left to right: Dorothy Uehling, Mary Hallows, and Nancy Piper.
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Ralph and Isabel Pearson

Date: 04 13 1960
Description: Portrait of Ralph and Isabel Pearson of 5030 Lake Mendota Drive. Isabel is wearing a mink scarf made from several minks Ralph trapped in their back yard al...
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Two Elderly Women in Fur

Date: 1963
Description: Two elderly women at a reception at the Pabst Theater.
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Wisconsin Easter Seal Society Awards

Date: 10 20 1960
Description: Group portrait of four award winners at the annual meeting of the Wisconsin Easter Seal Society. In back are: Mrs. Frank Rehauer of Two Rivers and Ralph El...
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Madison Woman's Club Meeting

Date: 09 07 1960
Description: Past presidents and honorary members of the Woman's Club were guests of honor at the tea held at the Woman's Building, 240 W. Gilman Street. Shown are fou...
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Women Modeling Furs

Date: 10 20 1960
Description: Mary Niglis, Elizabeth Maloof, and Marion Sweeney wearing furs they will model at a program for the wives of men attending the Fourth Degree Knights of Col...
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Panhellenic Council Style Show

Date: 04 12 1961
Description: Jane Montgomery and Mrs. Werner Wilking are two of the models that will participate in the annual spring fashion show of the Madison Alumnae Panhellenic Co...
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Madison Civic Symphony Pops Concert

Date: 04 29 1961
Description: A group of guests attends the Civic Symphony Pops Concert in the Crystal ballroom of the Hotel Loraine. They include, left to right: John and Mary Murphy ...
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Maple Bluff Country Club Women's Spring Luncheon

Date: 04 26 1961
Description: Four new officers of the Maple Bluff Country Club women's organization attend the spring luncheon and style show. Left to right are: Margaret Ostrem, Lucil...
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Maple Bluff Country Club Women's Spring Luncheon

Date: 04 26 1961
Description: Three active members of the Maple Bluff Country Club women's organization attend the spring luncheon and style show. Left to right are: Jean Watkins, Kathe...
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Methodist Heritage Tea

Date: 02 07 1961
Description: The Women's Societies of Christian Service of the Methodist Churches of Madison observed the society's 20th anniversary with a "Heritage Tea." Sayda Pette...

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