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Naval Training School Band

Date: 11 03 1944
Description: U.S. Naval Training School (Radio) Band in Great Hall of the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Halloween decoration in the back...
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Chi Phi House Homecoming Decorations

Date: 10 18 1930
Description: Chi Phi House, 200 Langdon Street, with the facade decorated as a theater with a marquee for homecoming. "See the Badgers in 'Smashing Pennsylvania.'" 1st ...
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Agronomy Building Details

Date: 11 06 1972
Description: Rococo artwork details on the University of Wisconsin Agronomy building.
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Two Women Painting Homecoming Decorations

Date: 10 12 1944
Description: Betty Lou Borenson and Cynthia Alexander preparing University of Wisconsin-Madison Homecoming decorations in the Memorial Union student workshop.
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University Subscription Dance

Date: 12 06 1949
Description: Two women and three men look over Christmas decorations in preparation for the annual Christmas Subscription Dance, an event for university students and yo...
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Tri Delta Pansy Breakfast

Date: 05 18 1952
Description: A couple enacting a bride and groom during the style show at the Tri Delta "Pansy Breakfast". Portraying the bride is Marilyn Navin, Tri Delta, and the gro...
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Bertha Tainter Hall

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Description: Exterior view of Bertha Tainter Hall, a building at the Stout Institute (now the University of Wisconsin-Stout), as seen from across a lawn. The Victorian...
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Bertha Tainter Hall

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Description: View of Bertha Tainter Hall, a building at the Stout Institute (now the University of Wisconsin-Stout). The Victorian-style building features a front porch...
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Daughters of Demeter Christmas Tea

Date: 12 07 1954
Description: Mrs. Ewin B. (Rosa) Fred and Mrs. Robert C. (Isabel) Clark admire the Christmas decorations created by Mrs. George M. (Vivian) Werner for the Christmas tea...
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Founders Day Dinner

Date: 01 28 1958
Description: Decorations committee members inspect the mobiles they made for the annual Founders' Day dinner of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Club of Madison.
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University League Junior Division Annual Spring Dance

Date: 05 11 1957
Description: The annual spring dance of the junior division of the University League was held at Blackhawk Country Club. Shown are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Brevik and Barb...
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University League Junior Division Annual Spring Dance

Date: 05 11 1957
Description: Left to right are: Dr. Wolinsky and Sheila Wolinsky, and Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Oliverio who attended the University League Junior Division spring dance.
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Alpha Chi Omega House Decorations

Date: 12 12 1958
Description: The front of the Alpha Chi Omega chapter house is decorated with a golden lyre Christmas decoration, put up as a surprise by the pledges. Pledges, left to ...
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University Hospitals Interns and Residents Wives

Date: 11 23 1959
Description: Busy with decorations for the annual Christmas dance are members of the Interns and Residents Wives club of the University of Wisconsin hospitals. Left to ...
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Interior View of the University of Wisconsin Library

Date: 06 1900
Description: View from balcony of the University of Wisconsin library.
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University of Wisconsin Gymnasium Decorated for Junior Prom

Date: 1903
Description: The University of Wisconsin Gymnasium decorated for the junior prom. Lights, fabric drapes, and foliage are strung along the ceiling and walls. Chairs, pla...
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University of Wisconsin Homecoming Decorations 1964

Date: 10 30 1964
Description: Whitbeck, Jackson, Frisby, Whales and Fletcher Houses in Sellery Hall built this Homecoming decoration which says: "We'll get them in the end."
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Democratic Debate

Date: 02 11 2016
Description: View from the back of the audience of the Democratic presidential debate, held at the Helen Bader Concert Hall in the Helene Zelazo Center for Performing A...
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Woman with Pink Flamingos on Bascom Hill

Date: 1979
Description: View uphill towards a woman sitting among a flock of pink flamingo lawn ornaments covering Bascom Hill. She is pretending to feed bread to two pink flaming...
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Prom Queen Candidates

Date: 07 18 1958
Description: Seven U.W. co-eds, candidates for queen of the summer prom, lined up on the railing of the Memorial Union terrace. Left to right: Mimi Graham, Moline, IL; ...

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