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Paul Bunyan Effigy
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A Paul Bunyan figure used to celebrate University of Wisconsin Homecoming, was placed on the lawn in front of Bascom Hall. Two athletes are standing beside the figure, Edward Christianson, football player, and Gordon Fuller, basketball star. This effigy was later replaced by Paul Bunyan's Ax Trophy in 1948.
November 5, 1935
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Bascom Hall Exterior
1935
View looking up Bascom Hill to Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
Turtle Effigy Mound
A turtle effigy mound on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, outlined by melting snow.
Bascom Hall
October 26, 1929
Exterior view of main entrance of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Homecoming at the University of Wisconsin
November 7, 1958
Homecoming queen and king for the University of Wisconsin. They are Donna Penn, Wausau, and Brian Kulas, Madison.
University of Wisconsin Homecoming
November 3, 1954
Portrait of the Captain of the University of Wisconsin football team, Gary Messner of Madison.
Wisconsin State Capitol from Bascom Hill
May 20, 1933
Wisconsin State Capitol from University of Wisconsin-Madison Bascom Hall on Lincoln Terrace.
