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Gilson Metal Locator

Date: 03 15 1945
Description: Hulda Gieschen and Dr. Warren E. Gilson, who specializes in electro-physiology and medical electronics at the University of Wisconsin, are looking at a Gil...
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NCAA National Boxing Tournament

Date: 03 28 1947
Description: Four members of the NCAA committee checking score cards from the referee and two judges following a bout at the NCAA National Boxing Tournament at the Univ...
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University of Wisconsin Commencement

Date: 05 25 1947
Description: University of Wisconsin Commencement honorary degree recipients with Governor Oscar Rennebohm and, left to right, President E.B. Fred, John Van Vleck, form...
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Ted LaValley Family

Date: 02 04 1948
Description: Ted LaValley, University of Wisconsin student and veteran, his wife Marie, and their 2 week old daughter JeanAnn. They are living in the University of Wisc...
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Korean War Opinion Poll

Date: 06 27 1950
Description: Journalist John Prindle, left, doing an on-the-street interview with Conrad Druse, veteran and University of Wisconsin graduate student, about his opinions...
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Professor Joseph Hirschfelder

Date: 08 08 1950
Description: Portrait of Professor Joseph Hirschfelder, University of Wisconsin chemist. He also is project director for the U.W. Naval Research Laboratory, member of t...
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University of Wisconsin Varsity Crew Homecoming

Date: 06 18 1951
Description: Captain Duane Daentl is holding the Varsity Challenge Cup that the rowing crew won at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship races at Marietta...
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Professor Richard C. Emmons

Date: 06 31 1953
Description: Professor Richard C. Emmons, of the University of Wisconsin Geology Department, who is holding a gem case of glass replicas of 10 of the largest and best-k...
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Madison Art Foundation

Date: 07 11 1953
Description: Three members of the advisory committee of the recently incorporated Madison Art Foundation pose for a portrait. Left to right: University of Wisconsin pro...
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Junior Division of the University League

Date: 08 27 1953
Description: U.W. chemistry professor M. Leslie Holt and his wife Gretchan check the proofs of a new book for which he is an assistant editor. Gretchan is in charge of ...
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University of Wisconsin Tent Colony

Date: 07 15 1954
Description: Professor J. Duke Elkow and his family stand at their "summer home" at the University of Wisconsin tent colony on Lake Mendota.
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Simulated Automobile Accident

Date: 08 05 1954
Description: University of Wisconsin law students Lee Ague and Gordon Rice, both of Madison, look for evidence at the scene of a simulated automobile accident as part o...
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University of Wisconsin Red Cross Fundraising Drive

Date: 03 12 1956
Description: University of Wisconsin Ph.D. student Peter E. Graf of Syracuse, New York does a laboratory experiment. He is a member of the Red Cross "Two Gallon Blood D...
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John Eustice, Designer of China Patterns

Date: 04 28 1958
Description: Portrait of John Eustice, a designer of china patterns, at work in his studio. A graduate of University of Wisconsin, and New York State College of Ceramic...
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State High School Basketball Tournament

Date: 03 21 1959
Description: Milwaukee Lincoln coach Dick Wadewitz and star Andy Chesser beam with pride after accepting the state championship trophy from Dr. Conrad A. Elvehjem, pres...
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Historical Society Founder's Day Banquet

Date: 02 1959
Description: Attending the State Historical Society Founder's Day banquet are, left to right, W.B. Hesseltine, University of Wisconsin history professor; Dr. Donald R. ...
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Cerebral Palsy Research Grant Presentation

Date: 02 25 1960
Description: Thomas Hefty, right, treasurer of the United Cerebral Palsy Association Dane County chapter, presents a check to Dr. Lowell E. Hokin, a University of Wisco...
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U.W. Half-Century Club Holds Reunion

Date: 06 19 1953
Description: The U.W. alumni "Half-Century Club" meets in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. 325 graduates attend the reunion of graduates of 50 years, or more. Edwa...
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New University of Wisconsin YMCA Building Cornerstone Laid

Date: 06 19 1953
Description: The cornerstone for the new University of Wisconsin YMCA building at the corner of W. Johnson and N. Brooks Streets is laid. Copies of the bible, a Wisc...
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John L. Gillin

Date: 1943
Description: Portrait of Dr. John L. Gillin. He is seated behind desk and is holding a pen and his glasses. Dr. Gillin was a University of Wisconsin professor, author, ...

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