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Costumed Students "The Peoples of Wisconsin"

Date: 1948
Description: Lakewood School students, costumed for various performances under the general title "The Peoples of Wisconsin" given in connection with the Wisconsin Cente...
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Cub Scout Party

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Description: Santa Claus handing out presents at a Christmas party for Wisconsin Rapids Cub Scouts.
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University of Wisconsin Beefeaters' Dinner

Date: 12 08 1948
Description: Dressed in Elizabethan costume during the University of Wisconsin Beefeaters' Dinner in Tripp Commons are four members of the Wisconsin Union directorate. ...
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Wisconsin Alumni Association Women's Day

Date: 05 03 1961
Description: Four ladies attending the first Women's Day sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Seated are Mrs. J. Martin Klotsche, wife of the provost of the U...
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Gaylord Nelson Campaigning at Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 08 20 1958
Description: Gaylord Nelson campaigning at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Sketch of Civil War Soldier Firing Rifle

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Description: Marginal sketch of a soldier firing his rifle from original letters written by Private Edmund F. Bennett of Newport, Wisconsin, Company E, 12th Wisconsin V...
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Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 04 29 1948
Description: Wisconsin Centennial Parade near the Wisconsin State Capitol. A large group of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are marching, each with an American flag. In the ...
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Parents' Day at the Wisconsin Football Game

Date: 11 17 1961
Description: University of Wisconsin football coach Milt Bruhn standing with his son Peter, a sophomore, before Parents' Day.
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William Proxmire Shaking Hands

Date: 01 1973
Description: Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire shaking the hand of a man on the street of a Wisconsin town.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Founder's Day Dinner

Date: 01 05 1947
Description: 98th University of Wisconsin Founder's Day dinner at the Memorial Union where an announcement was made of a campaign to raise five million dollars for the ...
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University of Wisconsin Farm and Home Week

Date: 02 03 1948
Description: Elizabeth Davies (left), Baraboo, president of the Wisconsin Home Agents' association, talking to Mary Baldwin, wife of the Dean of the University of Wisco...
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Wisconsin vs. Marquette Football Game

Date: 09 30 1950
Description: Five members of the University of Wisconsin 1900 football team who were honored during the pregame ceremonies of the Wisconsin vs. Marquette game kneel alo...
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Wisconsin - Iowa Football Game

Date: 11 17 1951
Description: The fathers of Wisconsin football players (wearing the same numbers as their sons) lined up on the field for pre-game ceremonies before the "Dad's Day" gam...
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Wisconsin Council of Churches Dinner Meeting

Date: 01 18 1949
Description: Guests at a Wisconsin Council of Churches dinner meeting.
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Soldier Formation at Dedication Ceremony of University of Wisconsin-Madison Gymnasium

Date: 1894
Description: A formation of soldiers stand at attention during the dedication ceremony for the University of Wisconsin-Madison gymnasium.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Gymnasium Dedication

Date: 1894
Description: Elevated view of large crowd gathered to witness the dedication ceremony for the University of Wisconsin-Madison gymnasium.
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Wisconsin Council of Churches Banquet

Date: 01 1947
Description: Wisconsin Council of Churches banquet, with two women and four men seated at the head table.
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Governor Goodland's Body in the Wisconsin State Capitol

Date: 03 14 1947
Description: Women executive office employees filing past the casket containing the body of Governor Walter Goodland in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Sketch of Civil War Soldier

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Description: Marginal sketch of a soldier on guard from original letters written by Private Edmund F. Bennet of Newport, Wisconsin, Company E, 12th Wisconsin Volunteers...
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Native American Man with Captain at Wisconsin River

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Description: Outdoor portrait of a Native American man with his arms crossed over his chest standing on rocks near the Wisconsin River. He is wearing a headdress, a pat...

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