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Tea Party

Date: 05 05 1963
Description: Mother pouring tea for her twins at the mother and daughter tea, sponsored by the Brookfield Woman's Club.
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March of Dimes Contribution

Date: 01 05 1955
Description: A toddler is inserting a dime into a March of Dimes collection board as her mother is holding her in her arms and looking on. The collection is to raise mo...
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Ruth Holt with Mother

Date: 07 23 1934
Description: Portrait of Ruth Holt holding golf club, at the Nakoma golf course, age 10. She was the youngest player in the Junior Qualifying Round of the Wisconsin Wom...
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Franklin School Eighth Grade Banquet

Date: 06 13 1934
Description: Five women and group of eighth grade students sitting around banquet tables at the Franklin School Mothers Club eighth grade banquet in the school gymnasiu...
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Alpha Chi Omega Mothers

Date: 05 21 1933
Description: Alpha Chi Omega mother's weekend group, 152 Langdon Street.
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Mothers and Children of the Neighborhood

Date: 08 27 1931
Description: Group portrait of mothers and children in front of a house at 434 Virginia Terrace.
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United Givers' Fund Volunteer

Date: 10 23 1956
Description: Betty J. DiSalvo reading good night stories to her children, Michael DiSalvo (age 6) and Mark DiSalvo (age 4) after having solicited money for 27 Red Feath...
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Madison Home Economics Club Meeting

Date: 10 16 1944
Description: Three women and three children at a meeting of the Madison Home Economics Club with the theme "Good Nutrition, A Wartime Challenge." Left to right are Mrs....
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Red Cross Liaison Agent Mrs. Kenneth (Rachel) Shiels

Date: 02 12 1945
Description: Mrs. Kenneth (Rachel) Shiels, a Red Cross liaison agent who works with servicemen and their families, is shown with Mrs. Elvin (Edna) Olson, whose husband,...
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Mother By Choice

Date: 06 20 1992
Description: A group of pro-choice supporters stand together outdoors. One woman holds a sign that reads "Mother By Choice".
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Christmas Seal Campaign

Date: 11 18 1947
Description: Mrs. James (Jane) Wilkie with her children, Sara, James, and William, shown wrapping presents using tuberculosis seals.
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State PTA Convention Tea at Governor's Residence

Date: 04 29 1948
Description: Mrs. Norman Beauchaine, president of Riverview PTA of Marshfield and daughter, Bonnie Lou, age 3, at a tea at the Governor's residence, 130 E. Gilman St., ...
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Allis School Pre-School and Kindergarten Club

Date: 12 14 1948
Description: Members of the Allis School Pre-School and Kindergarten club in the school auditorium refinishing old toys and making other Christmas gifts for sick and ne...
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Madison Interracial Sewing Group

Date: 02 15 1949
Description: A group of women mending clothes for the Quakers' relief clothing project at one of their regular Tuesday morning sessions at the home of Mrs. Hilton E. (L...
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East Side Women's Club Mother-Son Banquet

Date: 03 08 1949
Description: Pictured from left to right are: Opal Morrell, co-chair of the East Side Women's Club annual mother-son banquet; James Allen Morrell; and Lois Brandes, co-...
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East Side Women's Club Mother-Son Banquet

Date: 03 08 1949
Description: Pictured at the East Side Women's Club annual mother-son banquet from left to right are: Mrs. Olaf (Beret) Strand, Reidar Strand, and Reidar Olaf Strand.
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East Side Women's Club Mother-Son Banquet

Date: 03 08 1949
Description: Group portrait of the Meier family at the East Side Women's Club annual mother-son banquet. Seated on a sofa from the left are: John W. Meier, Mrs. Jack M...
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East Side Women's Club Mother-Son Banquet

Date: 03 08 1949
Description: Mrs. Al (Arlette) Reque, hostess of the evening in charge of decorations, and her son Al Reque, Jr., at the East Side Women's Club annual mother-son banque...
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University of Wisconsin Dames Club Child Study Group

Date: 02 13 1950
Description: Members of a child study group of the University of Wisconsin Dames are shown engaged in recreation for children. Three members, shown with their children,...
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League of Women Voters

Date: 02 20 1950
Description: As part of a League of a Women Voters house to house canvas to encourage voting, Mrs. Horace (Marion) Wilkie (left), chair of the Westmorland Unit, is show...

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