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Registration for LOFT
July 26, 1949
Two teenage girls and an adviser hold a registration poster for LOFT fall membership. LOFT is a teenage youth center and stands for "Lots of Fun Times". Left to right: Pat Haugen and Nancy Mockett,...
Poster for the LOFT Youth Center
August 18, 1948
A young woman and a young man with a poster announcing the '48-'49 opening of the LOFT on September 18, with Don Voegeli's 15 piece orchestra.
New LOFT Officers
November 30, 1948
Group portrait of newly elected officers of the LOFT, Madison's youth center. They are, left to right, Walter Meanwell, treasurer; Maxentia Retzlaff, corresponding secretary; and Dave Schneider, pr...
Youth Council Members and Advisors
March 8, 1948
Youth Council members and advisors attending a dinner meeting at the Madison YWCA.
Madison Youth Council Officers
June 17, 1948
Madison Youth Council outgoing vice president, Mel Wade at left, wishing good luck to the newly elected recording secretary of the organization, June Cleary.
LOFT Registration
August 5, 1950
Joan Gilbert (right) and Pat Wahlen pose with posters publicizing fall registration at the LOFT Youth Center.