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Memorial Union Open House
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Two hostesses for the Memorial Union student orientation open house at the University of Wisconsin greeting two Milwaukee freshmen, Bob Henderson and Ernie Krubsack. The student hostesses are Judy Wiedenbeck, left, and Lois McCabe, both of Madison.
September 15, 1953
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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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.
Memorial Union Open House
September 15, 1953
One of the activities during the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union open house student orientation was a tattoo contest. Paul Schnucker of Lancaster tries his luck while Beverly Thomas looks on.
Memorial Union Open House
September 15, 1953
Students participate in a life saving contest at the Memorial Union open house during student orientation at the University of Wisconsin. Freshman coeds participating include Barbara Mullen of Deer...
New U.W. Students Reception
September 16, 1956
Four Madison incoming freshmen and transfer students are greeted by Rosa Fred, and University President E.B. Fred, at the Memorial Union. The students, left to right, are: Ted Cole, Rollie Willan, ...
Rural Art Show at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union
May 24, 1953
Pat Schafer of West Allis and Barbara Little of Kaukauna admire an oil painting done by Mrs. Edward Staver of Lancaster at the annual Rural Art Show held at the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Art Show
January 10, 1948
Jack Jerred, Madison, hanging a picture which is part of the exhibit "Abstraction in Art" at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union.
