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U.W. Student Orientation
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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 during student orientation days.
September 15, 1953
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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