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College Group Leadership Conference

Date: 01 15 1950
Description: A group of leaders from Midwestern colleges gathers at Lake Forest College on June 11-16, 1950 to discuss common problems and to plan a meeting at Bascom H...
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Transfer of Governor's Residence

Date: 02 15 1950
Description: The historic governor's residence, 130 East Gilman Street, passed officially into University of Wisconsin hands. U.W. President Fred (left) hands a $60,000...
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President Fred Accepts Gift of Piano

Date: 06 19 1950
Description: University of Wisconsin President E.B. Fred (left) accepts a $6,000 Steinway concert grand piano from the Class of 1925 on Alumni Day. John L. Bergstresser...
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UW President E.B. Fred & Football Coaches

Date: 01 23 1951
Description: UW football Coach Ivan "Red" Williamson accepts a new salary agreement on behalf of his assistants and himself. Pictured left to right, are: President E.B....
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University of Wisconsin Founders' Day Banquet

Date: 02 07 1951
Description: Shown at the speakers' table at the University of Wisconsin Founders' Day banquet are, (left to right): Walter Frautschi, member of the board of the Madiso...
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Testing Milk with Babcock Tester

Date: 1915
Description: Teachers and students using a "Babcock Tester" in a classroom. Original caption reads: "Pupils of grammar grades testing milk with Babcock Tester; County S...
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Wisconsin Alumni Association Officers

Date: 06 19 1953
Description: University of Wisconsin President E.B. Fred is shown talking with the Wisconsin Alumni Association's newly elected top officers, including Gordon Fox, asso...
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Madison Art Foundation

Date: 08 11 1953
Description: Portrait of supporters of the recently incorporated Madison Art Foundation. Philip Falk (left), superintendent of Madison schools, shows a piece of artwork...
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Sun Prairie Dedication of New Ashley Athletic Field

Date: 10 09 1953
Description: Group portrait of the dignitaries who participated in Sun Prairie's dual celebration of Homecoming and the official dedication of Ashley Field, the new hig...
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Harry Conley and Arthur Vinje

Date: 03 19 1954
Description: Harry Conley, left, Director of Athletics in the Superior school system, and Arthur M. Vinje, Wisconsin State Journal photographer, sitting on the bleacher...
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Spelling Bee Winners

Date: 04 10 1954
Description: Robert Suszycki, Mauston, accepts his first place spelling bee trophy with a smile. The trophy is presented by one of the judges, Sheridan Ellsworth, super...
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George Watson

Date: 02 1953
Description: George Watson, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Wisconsin, seated at his desk wearing a necktie and holding a pencil.
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Ted Zillman

Date: 10 15 1954
Description: Portrait of Theodore Zillman sitting at his desk. Zillman is the University of Wisconsin Dean of men.
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University of Wisconsin Grant for Heart Disease Research

Date: 10 29 1954
Description: University of Wisconsin President E.B. Fred receives a check from Dr. Robin Allin of the Wisconsin Heart Association. Looking on is John Wrage, chairman of...
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School Administrator

Date: 1978
Description: "Village and town officials are present when school administrator, John Phillips (at the podium), addresses the crowd. Coach Rick Bloohm is left of the pod...
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New U.W. Students Reception

Date: 09 16 1956
Description: Four Madison incoming freshmen and transfer students are greeted by Rosa Fred, and University President E.B. Fred, at the Memorial Union. The students, lef...
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Candidates Debate

Date: 1972
Description: Republican Congressman Alvin O'Konski (left) and Democrat David R. Obey (right) during a break in their campaign debate. Because of redistricting after the...
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American Cancer Society Dinner

Date: 04 11 1957
Description: Among the guests at an American Cancer Society dinner are Madison Public Schools superintendent Philip H. Falk with his wife, Ethel (left); and Mrs. Doroth...
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International Printing Week

Date: 01 14 1958
Description: Four men present at a dinner observing International Printing Week. They include, from left to right: Emil. J. Frautschi, president of the board of directo...
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Wisconsin Alumni Association Banquet

Date: 06 14 1958
Description: Retiring University of Wisconsin President E.B. Fred, left, receives honors at the Wisconsin Alumni Association Alumni Day banquet. At right is John Keenan...

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