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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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Dining room of the Wisconsin Industrial School for Boys

Date: 1893
Description: Dining room at the Wisconsin Industrial School for Boys.
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Butter is Better

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Description: Wisconsin Assemblyman Ben Riehle, a Democrat from Athens, spreads real butter on his bread at a restaurant near the Wisconsin State Capitol. Riehle, a dai...
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Dining Room Walmar Lodge

Date: 1926
Description: The dining room at the lodge with a view of the Wisconsin River. The tables are set with white tablecloths, sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers.
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University of Wisconsin Football Pregame Party

Date: 10 26 1954
Description: Marilyn Sachtjen standing in her dining room while preparing the serving table for a University of Wisconsin football pregame party. She will be serving st...
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Bernice Pomainville

Date: 05 20 1965
Description: A woman is ladling something from a bowl onto a platter. Caption reads: "MRS. HAROLD G. [Bernice] POMAINVILLE, Wisconsin Rapids, put the creme chantilly on...
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Girls Domestic Science Class

Date: 1909
Description: A class of girls learn how to set a table in domestic science class at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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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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Canberry Pickers Lunch

Date: 1958
Description: Lunch counter during harvest season at a Wisconsin cranberry marsh. Cranberry pickers enjoy a break and lunch during the busy harvest season.
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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 State Journal Cookbook Contest

Date: 08 22 1961
Description: Betty Anderson is serving her daughter Lori a piece of the "500 Cake" which won the Grand Prize in the Wisconsin State Journal Cookbook Contest.
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State Building & Grounds Retirees Dinner

Date: 01 25 1944
Description: Group portrait of those in attendence at a dinner to honor 14 retiring employees of the Division of Buildings and Grounds of the Wisconsin Bureau of Engine...
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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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Speaking for Dairy Interests

Date: 03 23 1983
Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (right) speaking on behalf of Wisconsin dairy interests to the Dairy Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee al...
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Wisconsin State Journal Cook Book Recipe Contest

Date: 07 27 1959
Description: Group portrait of three judges for the Wisconsin State Journal's annual Cook Book Recipe Contest. Left to right are Mrs. Alice Ferguson, home servic...
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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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