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Wisconsin League of Women Voters Legislative School Tea

Date: 04 11 1957
Description: First vice-president of the Wisconsin League of Women Voters, Mrs. Ernest T. Clough of Milwaukee, serving tea at the executive mansion after a session at t...
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University of Wisconsin Co-eds at Tea In Their Honor

Date: 11 16 1961
Description: Mrs. Conrad Elvehjem, 130 North Prospect Avenue, wife of the president of the University of Wisconsin, was hostess for a tea to honor co-eds who are employ...
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Dining Room in Wisconsin Governor's Residence

Date: 03 09 1950
Description: The dining room at the Wisconsin Governor's Residence with its scenic wallpaper is one of the loveliest rooms in the house. The rich antique blue of the ru...
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We Saw You . . . Welcoming Newcomers

Date: 10 13 1960
Description: The junior Division of the University of Wisconsin University League hosts a membership tea at the U.W. President's home for newcomers to the U.W. faculty ...
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Hostesses of the Tea

Date: 04 11 1947
Description: A group portrait of the hostesses of the tea at a Wisconsin Academy meeting. From left to right are Mrs. W.C. McKern, Mrs. Al Throke (sp.), unidentified, M...
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Bridge Tea at Glenn Frank House

Date: 11 16 1932
Description: University League benefit bridge tea hostesses around the tea table in the dining room at the University of Wisconsin Pres. Glenn Frank's home, 130 N. Pros...
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University Women's Tea

Date: 09 25 1957
Description: Miss Martha Peterson, dean of women at the University of Wisconsin, pouring at the AAUW tea. Three new members are standing next to her. They are Anne McTi...
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Red Cross Volunteer Thank You Tea

Date: 12 1959
Description: Group portrait of four canteen hostesses at the first Red Cross "thank you" tea held at the home of the University of Wisconsin president. Left to right ar...
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"Tasting Tea" at Ann Emery Hall

Date: 12 05 1961
Description: Katie Knode, Fredonia, New York, with a frosted Cherry Angel Food Cake. The co-eds pictured in this series are all freshmen or sophomores at Ann Emery Hall...
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"Tasting Tea" at Ann Emery Hall

Date: 12 05 1961
Description: Carol Bradley, Chicago, serving a dessert of ice cream balls at the Ann Emery Hall "Tasting Tea" at 265 Langdon Street.
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Sigma Alpha Iota Benefit Musicale

Date: 02 05 1959
Description: Mrs. Samuel Burns, seated, serves tea after the Sigma Alpha Iota Benefit Musicale to (left to right): Shirley Dominik, Elizabeth Rennebohm, and Mrs. Fred M...
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Tea at the Governor's Residence

Date: 10 01 1944
Description: Officers of the Wisconsin Business and Professional Women's Club attending a tea at the Governor's Residence, 130 E. Gilman Street. Left to right around th...
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Serving Tea, a Gracious Custom

Date: 02 18 1958
Description: Sitting in front of the fireplace in the family home at 535 Wisconsin Avenue are Mrs. Lucien (Mary) Hanks, her daughter and two friends. They are (left to ...
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Farm and Home Week Tea at Governor's Residence

Date: 02 03 1958
Description: Wisconsin's first lady Mrs. Vernon (Helen) Thomson hosts a tea at the executive residence at 101 Cambridge Road. Among the 200 guests were, left to right, ...
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Methodist Heritage Tea

Date: 02 07 1961
Description: The Women's Societies of Christian Service of the Methodist Churches of Madison observed the society's 20th anniversary with a "Heritage Tea." A silver te...
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Nakoma Welfare League Tea

Date: 04 30 1960
Description: Marion Wilkie (left), Edith Leonard, Dorothy Sinykin, and Maryann Hanson attend a Nakoma Welfare League tea.
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League of Women Voters Annual Fall Tea

Date: 09 20 1948
Description: Seven members of the Madison chapter of the League of Women Voters at their annual fall tea at the home of Mrs. Stanley (Myrtle) O'Shea. Pictured from lef...
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Catholic Women's Club Tea

Date: 09 13 1952
Description: Group portrait of five board members of the Catholic Women's Club of Madison at their annual fall tea and meeting.
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Women at YWCA Tea

Date: 04 26 1944
Description: Group of women surrounding a serving table at the Silver Tea, benefiting the YWCA at the Governor's residence, 130 E. Gilman Street.
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We Saw You at Who's New Anniversary Tea

Date: 01 15 1960
Description: Four leaders of the Who's New Club attend their 25th anniversary tea. Left to right: Lois Wegener (sitting at tea table); Dorothy Uehling, Dorothy Smith, ...

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