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John R. Commons

Date: 1920
Description: John R. Commons, a University of Wisconsin professor, is shown standing outside Sterling Hall with his hat on the ground at his feet.
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Reunion of the 15th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

Date: 1880
Description: Outdoor elevated view of a reunion of the Norwegian American men of the 15th Regiment of the Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry at Luther College. They are posin...
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Milwaukee Flying School

Date: 1912
Description: An unidentified student among a group of men getting a lesson in a Curtiss plane at Rudolph Silverston's Milwaukee School and College of Aviation. Caption ...
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A White Glove Event

Date: 11 04 1956
Description: Sophomores at Alverno College greet incoming freshmen with an annual tea party.
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Beloit College Chapel

Date: 1885
Description: Stereograph view of Beloit College Chapel, with the congregation posed outside on the lawn.
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WHA Radio Station Program

Date: 01 1948
Description: Dr. Robert West, director of the University of Wisconsin speech clinic, and Martha Heffernen, psychologist, broadcast the WHA radio station "Our Children" ...
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St. Charles Steel Kitchen Showroom

Date: 02 15 1950
Description: Mrs. Oscar (Mary) Rennebohm, wife of Wisconsin's governor, presided at the formal unveiling of the St. Charles steel unit kitchen, at 548 West Washington A...
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University Student Campers

Date: 1885
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison students and chaperons during a camping trip at Livesy Springs on the north shore of Lake Mendota. On the left side stands ...
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Woman on Horseback

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Description: Mrs. Sterling, an instructor in German at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, rides horseback in a neighborhood. In the background are several residences,...
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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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William Frost Testimonial Dinner

Date: 02 29 1952
Description: Group portrait of seven people at the head table during a testimonial dinner honoring Dr. William D. Frost, retired president of Morningside Tuberculosis S...
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Gardening at Winthrop College

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Description: View of students gardening at Winthrop College, founded in 1886. School buildings stand in the background.
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Edgewood College Reunion Committee

Date: 05 26 1953
Description: Members of the Edgewood College reunion committee are, left to right: (seated) Mary Conlin, and Betty Jacques. Standing are: Ann Sweeney and Mary Downey.
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Wisconsin AAUW Board

Date: 02 06 1954
Description: Group portrait of five women who attended a board meeting of the Wisconsin division of the American Association of University Women. Seated, left to right:...
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Lawrence University Campus

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Description: View of Lawrence University campus. Two men stand on the sidewalk in the foreground. Caption reads: "Lawrence University Campus, Appleton, Wis."
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University Women's Tea

Date: 09 25 1957
Description: Three officials of the Madison branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) are shown at their fall tea held at the College Club, 12 East ...
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University Women's Tea

Date: 09 25 1957
Description: Miss Martha Peterson, dean of women at the University of Wisconsin, pouring at the AAUW tea. Three new members are standing next to her. They are Anne McTi...
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University Women's Tea

Date: 09 25 1957
Description: Mary McHugh; Marion Ludden; and Alice Wood, editor of the AAUW Bulletin, enjoy tea in the College Club library.
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American Association of University Women Breakfast

Date: 05 13 1959
Description: Three members of the American Association of University Women at their annual May breakfast are, left to right: Mildred MacRavey, Helen Fairchild, and Nett...
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American Association of University Women Breakfast

Date: 04 13 1959
Description: Four members of the American Association of University Women attend their annual May breakfast. Left to right are: Lena Ehrensperger, Laura Munson, Mrs. A....

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