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Bernhard Mautz
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Bernhard "Bernie" Mautz, president, general manager, and founder of the Mautz Paint and Varnish Company, at his desk. Mr. Mautz was chairman of Madison's 1944 War Chest campaign. Madison War Chest contributes money to the National War fund to support 21 voluntary agencies working for GIs still in service, including USO, and the Allies.
September 27, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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War Chest Workers
October 11, 1944
Three female war chest workers seated at a table sort war chest printed material. The wall in the background is covered with Madison War Chest posters. Madison War Chest contributes money to the ...
Mautz Floor Varnish Can
October 15, 1945
Metal can for Mautz Floor Varnish for Mautz Paint and Varnish Company.
War Chest Executive Committee
September 22, 1944
Dane County Executive War Chest Committee, standing left to right: Martin Tollund, Mt. Horeb; Wilbur N. Renk Jr., Sun Prairie; Austin N. Johnson, Madison. Seated from left: Clara Y. Reick, and Mrs....
Community War Chest Office
1945
Three women work in the Community War Chest office. One of the women is typing and one is about to use the telephone. A sign on the wall behind the women reads: "1944 Madison War Chest $40,000 goal...
Dane County War Fund Workers
September 22, 1944
Five Dane County Residents who are taking an active part in the county War Fund drive in the area outside of metropolitan Madison. Standing from left to right: Lester E. Caldwell, Morrisonville; Jo...
Mautz Paint and Varnish Company Brochures
April 12, 1947
Seven "How To" brochures prepared by the Mautz Paint and Varnish Company, 939 East Washington Avenue.
