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REO Speedwagon at Dewey's

Date: 02 05 1971
Description: Poster advertising a performance by REO Speedwagon at Dewey's. Features a toy wagon at the top.
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Everetta Bass with American Flag

Date: 1893
Description: Everetta Bass stands on a fur rug outdoors holding a small American flag. A rocking horse, basket, and doll buggy are nearby.
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Everetta Bass with Her Toys

Date: 1893
Description: Everetta Bass, sitting in a child's chair, holds a goblet and spoon in the company of her dolls and other toys on the porch of the Bass house.
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Stocking Dolls, Rabbits and Cats

Date: 12 07 1949
Description: A display of stocking dolls, rabbits, and cats made by members of the Margaret Street Club for distribution to underprivileged children by the Wisconsin...
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Madison Woman's Club Dresses Dolls

Date: 12 14 1949
Description: The social service department of the Madison Woman's Club display some of the dolls made for the children at the Children's Orthopedic hospital. From left ...
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Nakoma Girl Scouts, Troop 42

Date: 12 16 1949
Description: In preparation for Christmas, Girl Scout Troop 42 of Nakoma School made 30 stuffed animals for children at the Washington Orthopedic school, and 100 Christ...
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Annabel Nelson with Rubber Toys

Date: 1942
Description: Annabel Nelson places three rubber toys on a scale, presumably to donate them to the war effort, while F.E. Williams looks on. The two crouch on the groun...
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Empty Stocking Club Toy Depot

Date: 12 21 1949
Description: Dozens of contributed stuffed toys are examined by volunteers for The State Journal Empty Stocking Club. In the front row, left to right, are: Alice Shores...
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William S. Stafford Children at Christmas Tree

Date: 12 22 1949
Description: Tommy, age 7, Kathy, age 3, and Peggy, age 2, children of Willard S. and Mary Ellen Stafford, sitting at the base of their Christmas tree at their residenc...
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World War II Veteran Don Dickinson and His Daughter Linda Sue

Date: 01 13 1950
Description: Portrait of Don Dickinson of 114 East Mifflin Street, World War II veteran, with his three-year-old daughter Linda Sue seated in his lap. Mr. Dickinson is ...
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Little Girl

Date: 08 15 1942
Description: A little girl at a Civilian Defense Rally.
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Studio Portrait of Three Ho-Chunk Boys

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Description: Studio portrait of three Ho-Chunk boys posing in front of a painted backdrop. In the center a Ho-Chunk boy is sitting wearing a suit, hat, and necktie. Ano...
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University of Wisconsin Dames Club Child Study Group

Date: 02 13 1950
Description: Members of a child study group of the University of Wisconsin Dames are shown engaged in recreation for children. Three members, shown with their children,...
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Two Children Posing with Christmas Tree

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Description: Portrait of a boy and girl posed by a Christmas tree. The boy is sitting on a toy horse on the left and is wearing a military style hat and holding a toy g...
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Family Group

Date: 1910
Description: A family group of mother, father, two daughters and son sit on the ground in front of a house with a stone foundation. A tripod arrangement of a toy shove...
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Portrait of Robert Bloch: Cowboy

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Description: Bloch dressed as a cowboy.
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Zintka Lanuni Colby in Indian Clothing

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Description: Studio portrait of Zintka Lanuni ("Lost Bird") Colby, a Lakota, as a young child wearing traditional Indian clothing of a fringed shirt, and pants. She is ...
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Badger Kennel Club Dog Show

Date: 06 19 1950
Description: Marcella Candlin, active member of the Badger Kennel Club, and her miniature French poodle, Colette, are shown sitting outside. At their feet, playing with...
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Neighborhood House

Date: 09 27 1950
Description: View of the newly-equipped preschool room at the Neighborhood House, 768 West Washington Avenue.
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Madison United Givers's Fund First Drive

Date: 10 16 1950
Description: L.E. Rolefson, director of the Lutheran Welfare Society, seated, shows the Reverend E.J. Van Handel, director of the Catholic Welfare Bureau, and two Unite...

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