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Polar Bears

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View of polar bears in their habitat at the Vilas Park (Henry Vilas) Zoo.

Date Created:
1967

Publication Information

Date Created
1967

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph

Collection Information

Source Collection
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
United States
Country
Wisconsin
State
Dane
County
Madison
Community

1960-1969
Decade
Unique ID
W011PH0
Legacy ID
WHi 134565

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Photographs
Arms Children at a Zoo

Arms Children at a Zoo

May 1, 1966

Paul Arms touching the nose of a donkey through a fence at the Vilas Park Zoo as his sister Rita looks on.

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Arms Family at the Zoo

Arms Family at the Zoo

May 1, 1966

The Arms family posing together in front of an animal enclosure at Vilas Park Zoo. From left to right are Lewis Arms, and his children Paul Arms, Mamie Arms, and Rita Arms.

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Photographs
Lewis Arms' Birthday Party

Lewis Arms' Birthday Party

1967

Lewis Arms pouring himself a drink at his birthday party.

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Mamie Arms on Swing Set

Mamie Arms on Swing Set

1967

Mamie Arms climbing to the top of a swing set.

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Janet Sauk and Paul Arms

Janet Sauk and Paul Arms

1967

Janet Sauk holding Paul Arms in the home of Lewis Arms at 847 Williamson Street.

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Lewis Arms with Birthday Cake

Lewis Arms with Birthday Cake

1967

Lewis Arms is holding a slice of his birthday cake, and is surrounded by three of his children. From left to right are Rita, Lewis, Mamie, and Paul.

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