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Men Sewing

Date: 01 08 1956
Description: Men sew as a joke at a party for a prospective bridegroom. Jack Bayliss, with bow tie, is facing the camera.
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Alpha Epsilon Phi Spring Formal

Date: 05 06 1939
Description: Group portrait of the Alpha Epsilon Phi spring formal taken in the Pompeiian Room at the Loraine Hotel.
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Park Hotel Employees Party

Date: 01 04 1950
Description: Alfred Ellickson and Alfred Randall playing violin and guitar, while Adolph, standing at right, is holding a lighter up to a large cigar held in the guitar...
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Madison Labor Day Queen

Date: 09 06 1954
Description: Mrs. Evelyn Gotzion of 3222 James Street in Madison, Labor Day Queen, shows her ring to Orla Coleman, president of the Madison Federation of Labor. The rin...
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Secretary Aspin

Date: 12 21 1993
Description: Les Aspin (second from the right) served as Secretary of Defense during the administration of President Clinton. He is seen here at the Pentagon holiday pa...
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Loftus & Earl

Date: 1990
Description: Former Governor Anthony Earl and Assemblyman Thomas Loftus chat at a gathering of statewide Democratic leaders that honored Marlin Schneider. President Cli...
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Happy Birthday Medicare

Date: 07 29 1995
Description: At a celebration for the 30th anniversary of Medicare, Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey and guests blow out the candles on a cake.
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Dave and Mary Lou

Date: 1994
Description: Mary Lou Munts, a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, and Congressman David R. Obey at a fundraiser for Obey at the Madison Club.
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Political Fundraiser

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Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (left) and Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl at a fundraiser for Obey. Jim Chapman is the man between them.
Historical Object

Wisconsin Thematic Panel 522-531

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Description: It's a day for celebration, just to be so cheering glad and everyone to know
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Coughlin Birthday Party

Date: 1951
Description: Luncheon or dinner group at the Top Hat restaurant celebrating a birthday party for Joseph L. (“Roundy”) Coughlin, a local newspaper columnist.
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Celebrants at the 20 Millionth Social Security Beneficiary Party

Date: 05 1965
Description: Four men, all administrators at the Social Security office, celebrating at the 20 millionth beneficiary party. They are, from left to right, Arthur Altmeye...
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Mt. Sinai Hospital Ball

Date: 1967
Description: Physicians and their guests around the punchbowl and refreshment table at the Mt. Sinai Hospital Ball, at the Sheraton-Schroeder Hotel.
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Three Administrators of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 1968
Description: From left to right: Abraham A. Ribicoff, Anthony J. Celebrezze, and Wilbur J. Cohen at a reception. All three men served as Secretary of Health, Education ...
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Ranger Meeting in Tomahawk

Date: 06 19 1955
Description: C.L. (Neal) Harrington is second from left at a retirement dinner for Henry Freund.
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Maple Bluff Social Event for Teens

Date: 06 26 1953
Description: Teenagers Tom Stephan and Jean McFarlane, seated, shown chatting at the Maple Bluff Country Club party.
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Maple Bluff Social Event for Teens

Date: 06 26 1953
Description: David Vilas is shown pinning a carnation corsage on his date, Beth Herman, at the Maple Bluff social party for teens.
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Group Portrait at Reibe's Party

Date: 02 10 1901
Description: Indoor group portrait of several neighbors who gathered together for a party at the Reibe House. Sarah Krueger is third from the right in the back row. Her...
Book or Pamphlet

Free Family Party Flyer — Illinois

Date: 1950
Description: Inside spread of flyer for an International Harvester free family party for friends and customers. The event was at Turner Hall in Columbia, Illinois, was...
Book or Pamphlet

Free Family Party Flyer — Menomonie

Date: 1950
Description: Inside spread of flyer announcing a free family party in Menomonie, Wisconsin sponsored by International Harvester dealer Richartz Implement Company. Photo...

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