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H.S. Manchester's Co. Inc. Homecoming Window

Date: 11 06 1946
Description: Manchester's University of Wisconsin homecoming window display showing three female mannequins wearing formal dresses.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Dames Club Reception

Date: 10 18 1956
Description: Mrs. Stanley Quinn, General Chairman of Dames Club Reception, with guests, Mrs. Blanche Stemm and Mrs. Rosa Fred, wife of University of Wisconsin President...
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Bishop William P. O'Connor

Date: 07 20 1947
Description: Bishop William P. O'Connor, speaking to a congregation of several thousand people at Camp Randall Stadium for the Holy Hour focusing on World Peace.
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Catholic Holy Hour

Date: 07 20 1947
Description: Four priests and Bishop William P. O'Connor at the Catholic Holy Hour, at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To the left of Bisho...
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Sigfrid Prager Farewell Dinner

Date: 06 12 1948
Description: Dr. Sigfrid Prager, retiring conductor of the Madison Civic Symphony orchestra and Madison Civic Chorus, Farewell Dinner. Left to right are honoree Dr. Sig...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement

Date: 06 19 1948
Description: Elevated view of the stage at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Commencement ceremonies in the Field House.
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University of Wisconsin Junior Prom

Date: 02 04 1949
Description: King Clayton Hahn, Milwaukee, and Queen Violet Norrman, Williams Bay, at the head table of the dinner for the Junior Prom at the Great Hall of the Memorial...
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History of the University of Wisconsin Testimonial Luncheon

Date: 02 05 1949
Description: Professors Vernon Carstensen (left) and Merle Curti, with their wives, cutting the ceremonial cake at the testimonial luncheon in their honor as authors of...
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University Subscription Dance

Date: 12 06 1949
Description: Robert O'Brien, general chairman, and Sheila Kivlin, chair of the buffet supper, prepare for the annual Christmas Subscription Dance for university student...
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President Harry S. Truman Visit

Date: 05 14 1950
Description: President Harry S. Truman is shown speaking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House. He was in Madison to be present at the laying of the corner...
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Twin Caskets of Glenn Frank and Glenn, Jr. in the State Capitol

Date: 09 18 1940
Description: Elevated view of the twin caskets of University of Wisconsin president Glenn Frank and Glenn, Jr. in the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda at the state funer...
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Gladiola Display

Date: 08 08 1950
Description: A large gladiola flower arrangement by Noweta Gardens standing on a table at the Central International Gladiolus Show at the University of Wisconsin-Madiso...
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U.W. Graduation in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House

Date: 06 15 1951
Description: Hundreds of students in cap and gown listen to a Commmencement Day speaker. Honored guests, most in cap and gown, sit on stage. On the far right center is...
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Badger Beauty Contest

Date: 1905
Description: Badger Beauty contest at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Helen Fitzgerald is shown in back against the wall 6th from the left. She was a member of Tri...
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Coranto Alumnae Tea

Date: 02 23 1952
Description: Members of the alumnae organization of Coranto Journalism Sorority entertained at a tea at the Memorial Union to honor University of Wisconsin journalism f...
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University of Wisconsin Commencement

Date: 06 20 1952
Description: The stage where the "official party" was seated for the University of Wisconsin commencement ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House....
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Zeta Phi Eta National Convention

Date: 08 12 1952
Description: Helen D. Engel, left, and Meta A. Anderson, right, co-chairwomen of the national convention of Zeta Phi Eta, national speech fraternity for women, to be he...
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University of Wisconsin Graduation In Field House

Date: 06 19 1953
Description: Right hand view showing dignitaries, graduates, and crowd gathered for the U.W. graduation ceremony in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Field House. It ...
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Madison Gladiolus Society Show

Date: 08 05 1954
Description: A display of gladiolus in the lobby of the First National Bank is eyed by University of Wisconsin student Nicholas Woodas and Norman Suhr of the Veterans' ...
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YWCA Benefit Tea

Date: 05 25 1956
Description: A floral arrangement typical of one used for a garden party in Holland stands on display at the YWCA benefit tea for internationally speaking University of...

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