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Joyce Elmer with Norwegian Chest
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Joyce Elmer, Memorial Union gallery committee chairman, inspecting an antique Norwegian chest as part of an exhibit of Elaine Smedal's "Norwegian Wisconsin as a Source of Design." Elaine Smedal arranged the exhibit as part of her Masters thesis.
October 23, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Rosemaling Decoration on Tea Set and Plates
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People Playing Bridge
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Man teaching bridge to four women as part of the Madison Board of Education Recreation Program.
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Art for Bonds Exhibit at Memorial Union
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"Triumph over Tyranny," by Symeon Shi Min at a Memorial Union exhibit of paintings executed for use on war posters.
