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Democratic Donkey
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Democratic donkey, with students "inside," who kicked the ball back and forth with the Republican elephant at Madison East Pageant night at the East vs. Racine Park football game.
October 28, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Republican Elephant
October 29, 1948
Republican elephant, with students "inside," who kicked the ball back and forth with the Democratic donkey at Madison East Pageant night at the East vs. Racine Park football game.
Co-eds Lampooning "Beauty Spot" Fad
February 18, 1948
Three University of Wisconsin co-eds sporting "outsize" beauty spots lampooning a fad that is sweeping the country for a stye show sponsored by the University home economics department. Pictured f...
GOP Elephant Naming Contest
November 4, 1958
Mrs. Charles Carthright of Oregon was named the winner of "Parade Magazine's" election year contest to name the Republican elephant. Her winning entry was "Dauntless." Someone else named the Democr...
East vs. Racine Park Football Game
October 29, 1948
Joe Castagna (20) is shown skirting end and getting outside of Center Pete Ziebell, Racine Park linebacker. East defeated Racine Park 7-6 in the Pageant Night feature at Breese Stevens Field.
Annie, New Elephant at Henry Vilas Zoo
November 18, 1948
New Annie, the elephant at Vilas Zoo (Vilas Park Zoo), reaching her trunk through the bars.
Annie, New Elephant at Henry Vilas Zoo
November 18, 1948
New Annie the elephant having her chains removed by attendents at Vilas Park Zoo (Henry Vilas Zoo).
