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First Three Buildings on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus

Date: 1865
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison campus showing the first three buildings on campus, South Hall (left), University Hall [Bascom Hall] (center), and North Ha...
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Women's Physical Education Class

Date: 1911
Description: A group of female students wearing sports uniforms, participating in exercises as part of their physical education curriculum. Lathrop Hall, University of ...
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College of Agriculture Gym Class

Date: 1929
Description: Gymnasium class in the Red Gym for students in College of Agriculture short course.
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Lincoln Terrace

Date: 1947
Description: Elevated view of Bascom Hall Terrace at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Lincoln Monument is near the front entrance.
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Madison Female Academy

Date: 1848
Description: Sketch of the Madison Women's Seminary on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and East Johnson. The Madison Female Academy was a 19th century school for girls w...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Library School - Student Group

Date: 04 15 1946
Description: Group portrait of students, University of Wisconsin-Madison Library School, 811 State Street.
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Library School Students and Staff

Date: 04 16 1945
Description: Group portrait of University of Wisconsin-Madison Library School students and staff taken in front of their classroom building, 811 State Street. The man o...
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University of Wisconsin Graduation

Date: 06 24 1935
Description: Panoramic view of University of Wisconsin graduation exercises, taken from behind the podium in the Field House. Graduates are standing on the floor, and t...
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Township High School Musicians

Date: 05 17 1935
Description: A group of high school musicians from Township High School, Joliet, Illinois, on sleeping cots in the Field House during a National School Music contest.
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East Waterloo High School Musicians

Date: 05 17 1935
Description: A group of high school musicians, from East Waterloo (Iowa?) High School, sleeping on bleachers in the Field House during a National School Music contest.
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University of Wisconsin Class

Date: 06 1875
Description: The University of Wisconsin Class of 1876 on the lawn in front of Main Hall (later Bascom Hall). Prominent members of the class included Richard B. Dudgeon...
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University of Wisconsin Class

Date: 06 1875
Description: The University of Wisconsin Class of 1876 photographed on the lawn in front of Main Hall (later Bascom Hall). Prominent members of the class included Richa...
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University of Wisconsin Students

Date: 1869
Description: Group portrait of University of Wisconsin students, perhaps a graduating class, on the lawn in front of Main Hall (later Bascom Hall).
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U.W. Classroom

Date: 09 28 1955
Description: Auditorium in the University of Wisconsin Bacteriology Building, 1550 Linden Drive. View from the rear.
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Univeristy of Wisconsin Classroom

Date: 08 29 1955
Description: Auditorium in the University of Wisconsin Bacteriology Building, 1550 Linden Drive. View from the front.
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Senior "Swing-Out"

Date: 1932
Description: Senior "Swing-Out" at the Unviersity of Wisconsin Madison.
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Fourth Annual Conference of American Indians

Date: 10 1914
Description: Fourth Annual Conference of American Indians taken in front of Lathrop Hall, University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Included are: Mr. (William) Kershaw (M...
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University of Wisconsin Cheerleaders

Date: 11 06 1956
Description: Five University of Wisconsin female cheerleaders, all members of sororities, practicing a cheer at Camp Randall. Left to Right: Sandra Wahl, Eau Claire; Sa...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison from Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 1874
Description: View of the University of Wisconsin-Madison from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Night Session Art Class

Date: 1949
Description: A night session art class, for University of Wisconsin Extension Center in Milwaukee.

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