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Steelworkers Costume Party Winners

Date: 11 08 1947
Description: Prize winners at a costume dance sponsored by Local 1114, United Steelworkers of America (Harnischfeger Corporation).
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JCC "Can-Can" Line

Date: 12 20 1948
Description: Twelve members of the JCC auxiliary "Can-Can" line. They performed at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas dinner dance.
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YWCA Activities, Modern Dance Class

Date: 09 12 1950
Description: Marjorie Muehl Parkin, far right, is the instructor for the modern dance class at the YWCA. She also teaches at the University of Wisconsin. She is shown ...
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University of Wisconsin Service League Junior Division Activities

Date: 01 22 1952
Description: The junior division of the University of Wisconsin Service League for faculty wives has a number of interest groups including the modern dance group. Membe...
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University of Wisconsin International Club Costume Ball

Date: 03 24 1952
Description: Participants at the University of Wisconsin International Club Costume Ball. Standing is Marian Kurick of Czecko-Slovakian descent, wearing a gypsy costume...
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U.W. International Club Costume Ball

Date: 03 24 1952
Description: Mrs. John Dowling, a participant at the University of Wisconsin International Club Costume Ball, wearing a Spanish costume and doing a Spanish dance
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U.W. International Club Costume Ball

Date: 03 24 1952
Description: Four participants at the University of Wisconsin International Club Costume Ball gathered at the punch bowl. Left to right: Martin Begus, dressed as Napole...
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Rainbow Girls' Variety Show

Date: 10 22 1953
Description: Connie Platz (left) and Betsy Graham practice their dancing act for the variety show sponsored by the Order of Rainbow for Girls to be held at the Masonic ...
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Charity Dance

Date: 12 09 1953
Description: Group portrait of the Allis Promenaders who will sponsor their annual Empty Stocking Club dance at the Frank Allis School. Pictured are Rita and Bob Beckma...
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Associated Women Students Co-ed Week

Date: 02 15 1954
Description: As part of Co-ed's Week, an event designed to combine features of special interest to college women, three U.W. dance majors perform an interpretive dance ...
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Interns and Residents Wives' Club Dance

Date: 12 07 1957
Description: Two couples are shown dancing with a Christmas tree in the background. Left to right are: Nancy and Dr. William Hardin and Mrs. and Dr. Michael Lazor.
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University of Wisconsin Dames Club Variety Show

Date: 04 07 1959
Description: Dancers in three German folk dances given by the the Badgerettes unit include, left to right: Caroline Doersch, Mrs. Dean Hoppmann, Marlene Smedema, and Ar...
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Square Dancing At The YMCA

Date: 07 20 1959
Description: Four square dancing youngsters learn the "star" movement under the guidance of Mrs John (Ruth) White, 118 Shepard Terrace. Left to right are James Reilly, ...
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Square Dancing at the YMCA

Date: 07 20 1959
Description: Learning the steps to the "Mexican Hat Rack" dance are, left to right: Michael Kiley, 529 West Mifflin Street; Linda Edds, 116 North Broom Street and her b...
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Square Dancing at the YMCA

Date: 07 20 1959
Description: A dance called "The Green Sleeves" is being learned by four girls. Left to right are Mary Gjertson, 518 Maple Avenue; Mary Jane Frish, 2422 Coolidge Street...
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Square Dancers Aid Empty Stocking Fund

Date: 11 28 1959
Description: Members of the Boots and Slip-ers Square Dance Club sponsor the annual Empty Stocking Club doll dance in the gymnasium of Monona Grove High School. Shown i...
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West Side Kiwanis Dance

Date: 01 16 1960
Description: Couples Eva and Arthur Peterson (left) and Lucille and Robert Torkelson (right) take to the floor during the West Side Kiwanis Dance.
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We Saw You at YWCA Garden Tea

Date: 06 14 1960
Description: Four members of the Madison Folk Dancers, part of the YWCA dance program, perform at the YWCA garden tea in an annual benefit for the World Fellowship Fund...
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Chi Rho Club for High School Students

Date: 11 18 1945
Description: Carol Lueptow, instructor at Arthur Murray School of Dancing, teaches "the Mambo" to two Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church youth. Judy Murray and Tim...
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Dancer with Children on Dance Floor

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Description: Jesus Avila of Ballet Folklorico in a sombrero and suit with side-seam decoration on the trousers claps and dances with children in a gymnasium, probably a...

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