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U.W. Student Orientation
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Student guide Donald Peterson of Madison pointing out the new section of the university library during an orientation tour of the University of Wisconsin campus for new students. The new students, both from Madison, are sophomore Nancy Dohr (left) and freshman Anne Sullivan. The old red armory is in the background.
September 15, 1953
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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U.W. Student Orientation
September 15, 1953
Dressed as Groucho Marx, Al Gay and Karen Christoffersen sell Badger yearbooks during student orientation at the University of Wisconsin. At right is freshman Lee McGann of Shorewood Hills.
U.W. Student Orientation
September 15, 1953
Martine Gulbrandsen of Viroqua unpacks in her dormitory room at Elizabeth Waters hall on the University of Wisconsin campus as she gets acquainted with student guide Barbara Mathys of Madison durin...
Memorial Union Open House
September 15, 1953
Mrs. William Otto tells the fortune of freshman Mark McNabb of Negaunee, Michigan, at the Memorial Union open house during student orientation at the University of Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin Freshman Convocation
September 10, 1961
Three U.W. freshman (foreground) singing university songs during the freshman orientation in the field house.
University of Wisconsin Orientation Week Activities
August 18, 1948
University of Wisconsin orientation week assistants, Julianne Weiss and David Nelson, standing, helping out freshman Beverly Stevens fill out forms.
University of Wisconsin Freshman Intra-Squad Football Game
October 13, 1953
Action shot of the University of Wisconsin freshman intra-squad football game. Dave Streblow (#48) carries the ball for the Cardinal team.
