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Home Economics Class in a Social Moment

Date: 1929
Description: University of Wisconsin home economics students have a tea party.
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Wisconsin State Journal Correspondents

Date: 01 31 1948
Description: Wisconsin State Journal correspondents, staff members, and guests attending the annual conference of correspondents in the Park Hotel.
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University of Wisconsin Farm and Home Week

Date: 01 31 1949
Description: People examining a home economics exhibit at the Farm and Home Week at the University of Wisconsin. From left are Ruth E. Davis, Port Washington; Mrs. Otto...
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On the Raft

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Description: Stereograph of men on a large raft on the Wisconsin River, with exposed, tree-lined rock formations on the shoreline in the background. Wanigans (shelters)...
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Wisconsin State Council of Churches Annual Dinner

Date: 01 21 1947
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Ellis H. Dana sitting at a table with another couple at the annual dinner of the Wisconsin State Council of Churches.
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Curiosities In Springdale, Wisconsin

Date: 1874
Description: "Curiosities in Springdale, Wisconsin." A view of Nellie Springen, perhaps with her family, at a rocky outcropping enjoying coffee.
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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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Historical Society Artifacts

Date: 09 12 1944
Description: Two men and one woman look at dishes or plates donated to the Wisconsin Historical Society.
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Men on a Raft

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Description: Stereograph of six men on a raft on the Wisconsin River. Structures, barrels, tables on sawhorses, ropes and timbers cover the raft. In the background is t...
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Wisconsin Council of Churches Dinner

Date: 01 20 1948
Description: Officers and speakers attending the annual dinner meeting of the Wisconsin Council of Churches: front row, Dr. Hermann Morse, administrator of the Presbyte...
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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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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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Raftsman's Series Unnumbered: Eating On Board

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Description: Stereograph of a group of raftsmen eating at a table onboard a lumber raft near the shoreline.
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Wisconsin Historical Society Founders Day Dinner

Date: 01 31 1948
Description: Pictured at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin founders day dinner are left to right: Mrs. Robert K. Richardson, Beloit; William Campbell, Oshkosh; ...
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Fishing Camp at Thunder Lake

Date: 1890
Description: A group of men sharing a meal at a fishing camp near Thunder Lake.
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State PTA Convention Speakers

Date: 04 29 1948
Description: Speakers at the convention of the Wisconsin Congress of Parents and Teachers are: Dr. Eugenia Cameron, 3507 Sunset Drive, chairman of the mental hygiene co...
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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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Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs

Date: 10 05 1948
Description: Mrs. Frank V. Powell, seated at tea table, program chairman of the convention of the Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs, is pouring tea for four ladies....
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Amish Amiability

Date: 1975
Description: An Amish man and women conversing while eating in a farm building.

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