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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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Empty Stocking Fund Contribution to Lions Club

Date: 12 06 1949
Description: Jean Behling and Bill Doudna of the Wisconsin State Journal staff present a check for $100 to Herman Wagner who is co-chairman of the industrial div...
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March of Dimes Campaign

Date: 12 31 1951
Description: Ann E. Boberschmidt, Edgewood College sophomore, is shown wearing a necklace and sweater. She was stricken with polio in November of 1945, paralysing her l...
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Charity Dance

Date: 12 09 1953
Description: Group portrait of the Allis Promenaders who will sponsor their annual Empty Stocking Club dance at the Frank Allis School. Pictured are Rita and Bob Beckma...
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Harry And Velma Hamilton

Date: 10 19 1954
Description: One of the many Madison families who take part in the activites of the various Red Feather agencies (which makes up the United Community Chest) are Mr. and...
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Hawaiian Style Dancers at Benefit

Date: 01 23 1957
Description: Six Jewish husbands dressed as female Hawaiian dancers in wigs and grass skirts posing for the camera. The husbands were part of a presentation at the annu...
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United Givers' Fund Red Feather Services

Date: 10 15 1957
Description: Portrait of the executive directors of the City YWCA and the University of Wisconsin YWCA, one of the Red Feather services of the United Givers' Fund. They...
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Joseph R. Coughlin with West High School Girls

Date: 11 11 1957
Description: Joseph R. (Roundy) Coughlin poses with members of the Madison West High School girls' club who stuffed envelopes for "Roundy's Fun Fund." The club advisor,...
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Joseph R. Coughlin with West High School Girls

Date: 11 11 1957
Description: Slightly elevated view of Joseph R. (Roundy) Coughlin posing with members of the Madison West High School girls' club who stuffed envelopes for "Roundy's F...
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Inter-Sorority Council Dance

Date: 04 18 1960
Description: Group portrait of six high school girls planning to attend the Inter-Sorority Council dance to raise money for charity. Left to right are: Kay Hoebel, Shar...
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Civilians Enjoying a Free Meal

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Description: Daily scenes of the crowd gathered in front of the garrison door waiting to receive a free noon day meal from soldier's kitchen.

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