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Studio Portrait of Indian Women and Baby

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of two Indian (probably Winnebago) women. The woman on the right is holding a baby on her lap. The women are...
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Jewish Children & Adults

Date: 11 25 1933
Description: Group portrait of Jewish children and teachers sitting on a stage in the Workmen's Circle Labor Lyceum, 41 - 43 N. Mills Street at Spring Street, Greenbush...
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Gerke Twins

Date: 1940
Description: Twin sisters Julie & Juliet Gerke, students at the Kehl School of Dance, posed in matching, Kehl-designed clothing--including hats, jackets, short skirts, ...
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Student Couple Dancing

Date: 11 16 1956
Description: A young boy and girl dancing at the Cherokee Heights School dance party.
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Marquette School Family Fun Night

Date: 03 14 1949
Description: Sharon Lutz and her father square dancing at the Marquette school family fun night.
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Women's Marching Band

Date: 1878
Description: Elevated view of the women's marching band from John Wanamaker Commercial Institute performing, with children walking beside them and standing on the side ...
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Philharmonic Chorus Picnic

Date: 07 28 1953
Description: Four members of the Philharmonic Chorus at a picnic table at their annual picnic. Shown left to right are: Mrs. Ruth (Robert M.) Foster, Mrs. Catherine McC...
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New Teachers

Date: 09 22 1953
Description: New teacher Geraldine Hirschy plays an autoharp while students Carolyn Handel and David Myers watch.
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Boy in Buggy Pulled by Miniature Horse with Parrot and Dog

Date: 10 1906
Description: A boy dressed in a light suit and dark socks is sitting in a buggy pulled by a miniature horse. In the boy's arm is a small dog, and a parrot is perched on...
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Studio Portrait of European American Family

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Description: Studio group portrait in front of a painted backdrop of an unidentified family. On the left a woman is posing standing and holding a child sitting on the b...
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Older Girl Styling Younger Girl's Hair

Date: 1910
Description: An older girl styling a younger girl's hair. Both girls are sitting on the floor wearing brightly colored blouses and skirts, and are barefoot. Both girls ...
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Doc Miller & Family

Date: 12 10 1961
Description: Doc Miller singing with his family.
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Hula Lesson with Children at Madison Public Library

Date: 07 28 1964
Description: Joan Nagamatsu, 2110 University Avenue, a native of Hawaii, illustrating hula movements to a group of young children at the Madison Public Library, 206 Nor...
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Album Page with Pussy Willows

Date: 1899
Description: Two photographs featuring Louise Mears (Mrs. Frank B.) Fargo holding her son Stuart are mounted on an album page decorated with hand-painted pussy willow t...
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Fargo Family

Date: 07 1900
Description: A decorated album page features two photographs of members of the Fargo family posing near the ornate porch of their home. In the photograph on the left, F...
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Shall We Dance?

Date: 02 1988
Description: Five students in costume are dancing while several adults are looking on. Caption reads: "SHALL WE DANCE? Children practiced an Asian dance before performi...
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Truck at Fairgrounds

Date: 06 19 1925
Description: Line drawing of a truck at a fairground. A delivery man is carrying a case of soft drinks, and a boy is standing on the left and watching him. In the backg...
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Aaron Bohrod, U.W. Artist-in-Residence, with Family

Date: 04 1955
Description: University of Wisconsin artist-in-residence, Aaron Bohrod, relaxing at his home located at 715 East Gorham Street. He is pictured with his son Neil (8-year...
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Eleanor and Mother

Date: 02 20 1901
Description: Sitting on a wicker chair, Lucy Rumsey Holt is holding her daughter Eleanor Holt who is 3 months and 10 days old. Eleanor may be wearing a christening gown...
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Outdoor Hymn Sing

Date: 1916
Description: Jeannette Holt is sitting and playing the organ during a hymn sing on the Island. Family and friends are gathered around her. Names from left to right: Mar...

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