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Mr. Bellam and George O'Connell

Date: 10 14 1931
Description: Mr. Bellam and George O'Connell discuss the "Forget-Me-Not" campaign for Disabled American Veterans.
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War Chest Workers

Date: 10 11 1944
Description: Three female war chest workers seated at a table sort war chest printed material. The wall in the background is covered with Madison War Chest posters. M...
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Community War Chest Office

Date: 1945
Description: Three women work in the Community War Chest office. One of the women is typing and one is about to use the telephone. A sign on the wall behind the women r...
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War Chest Day's Pay Pledge

Date: 10 04 1945
Description: Madison Building and Construction Trades workers on the job at the Hoofer Glass Co. take time out to sign their pledge cards for one day's pay to the Madis...
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Easter Seals to Help the Handicapped

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Description: Robert S. Allen, a well-known journalist who lost his arm while serving during World War II, purchases Easter Seals from a handicapped girl. Allen was act...
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Empty Stocking Club

Date: 11 26 1956
Description: Portrait of Robert I. Perina, deputy district attorney of Dane county, seated at his desk. He assisted the Empty Stocking Club, an organized group dedicate...
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Personality in the News

Date: 09 07 1959
Description: Marine Corps reserve unit adviser, Major E.G. Usher, is shown at his desk. Usher was in the news because he advised a change from a separate effort to help...
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We Saw You Entertaining VA Patients

Date: 12 19 1960
Description: The women's chapter of B'nai B'rith took care of the entertainment of patients and guests at the VA hospital on Christmas morning. Alma Sweet, longtime lia...
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Hospital Employes and Fair Share Boosters

Date: 10 01 1965
Description: Indoor portrait of Orvella Jones (standing), a practical nurse, and Vera Neff, a hospital secretary. They were both employees of the Veterans Administratio...
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Welfare Fund Donations for Air Force Pilot's Son

Date: 05 16 1958
Description: Portrait of Madison wrestling promoter Jimmy Demetral donating to a fund established for the welfare and education of the 3-month-old son of an Air Force p...

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