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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Quarters of the Historical Society

Date: 1880
Description: The Historical Society's early library and painting collections on display in the third Wisconsin State Capitol. This photograph was taken about 1880 befor...
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Wisconsin State Capitol Interior — Quarters of the Historical Society

Date: 1880
Description: Librarian Daniel S. Durrie seated in the two-story high gallery that the Historical Society occupied in the old South Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol f...
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Wisconsin Banking Commission

Date: 11 05 1944
Description: Members of the Wisconsin Banking Commission shown examining a State Historical Society collection of coins and currency, and bank notes signed by some of W...
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Central High School Student Council

Date: 01 29 1948
Description: Officers of the Central High School Student Council posed in front of a mural: left to right are Donna Neu, secretary; Coleman Jackson, treasurer; Carl Car...
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McCormick Works Club House Fireplace

Date: 1931
Description: Hallway leading to a fireplace in the McCormick Works Club House. The Club House was designed for recreational use by factory employees.
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Shorewood Hills Community League

Date: 09 21 1948
Description: Mrs. David E. (Doris) Green and her two daughters, who have just moved into their new home at 1525 Sumac Drive, are shown being visited by Mrs. John (Nell)...
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Studio Portrait of Ho-Chunk Veteran Homer Snake

Date: 1900
Description: Full-length studio portrait of a Ho-Chunk man posing standing next to a chair, identified as Homer Snake, who is wearing a hat with a GAR emblem, signifyin...
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Madison Art Guild

Date: 09 13 1949
Description: Madison Art Guild member Mrs. Oscar (Mary) Torgeson painting outdoors.
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Farm Family Day

Date: 02 25 1950
Description: Group portrait of fathers and sons with Governor Oscar Rennebohm in the governor's reception room of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Farm families from eleven...
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Dance Committee

Date: 08 09 1950
Description: Group portrait of members of the planning committee for a dance sponsored by the Dane County Fairchild-for-Senator club. Left to right: Mrs. Carlisle P. (E...
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16th Annual Wisconsin Salon of Art

Date: 11 06 1950
Description: The Madison Art Association's 16th Annual Wisconsin Salon of Art opened at the Memorial Union with a traditional preview reception. Pictured hanging some o...
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University of Wisconsin Service League Junior Division Activities

Date: 01 22 1952
Description: The junior division of the University of Wisconsin Service League for faculty wives has a number of interest groups including handicrafts, rosemaling, text...
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Madison Theater Guild's Costume Designer Loie

Date: 02 26 1952
Description: Pictured is the Madison Theater's Guild's costume designer who uses only the name Loie.
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Easter Seal Sales Help the Handicapped

Date: 03 10 1952
Description: Edward Meier painting artistic floral plaques, a skill Mr. Meier learned through the Homecraft training service provided by the district rehabilitation off...
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Madison Art Association Exhibit — "American Open House"

Date: 04 01 1952
Description: Mrs. Raymond J. (Dorothy G.) Koltes, president of the Madison Art Association, in front of a portrait of John Quincy Adams, painted about 1790 by Charles W...
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Madison Art Association Exhibit — "American Open House"

Date: 04 01 1952
Description: Madison Art Association members Mrs. Ralph E. (Katherine H.) Axley, left, Mrs. Richard B. (Louise M.) Gordon, center, and Mrs. Theodore (Emily D.?) Erickso...
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Reception Headquarters of Post No. 2 of the Grand Army of the Republic

Date: 1886
Description: Reception headquarters of the George H. Thomas Post No. 2 of the Grand Army of the Republic at the 20th National Encampment, Alcazar Theatre.
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Y.W.C.A. (West 137th St.) Reception Lobby

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Description: View of Y.W.C.A. (West 137th St.) reception lobby. View features a fireplace with artwork overhead, arched windows on both sides of the room, mirrors and a...
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Shorewood Hills Community League Rosemaling Class

Date: 12 16 1952
Description: Members of the rosemaling class of the Shorewood Hills Community League sitting around a table. Shown are Karl K. Reese, the instructor, and Beatrice Cartw...
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Madison Art Foundation Membership Committee

Date: 08 10 1953
Description: Members of the Madison Art Foundation membership committee address envelopes for a mailing. They are, from left: Arline Findorff, Eugenia Bolz and Mary Mac...

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