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Fire Drill Held at UW Bascom Hall
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A fire drill and test of the alarm system is held at the University of Wisconsin Bascom Hall. The building was evacuated of all students and staff within five minutes of the alarm being set off.
February 15, 1961
Stein, Edwin
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University of Wisconsin Students Walk Down the Hallway at Bacom Hall
January 4, 1961
Unidentified University of Wisconsin students walk down the hallway at Bascom Hall.
State High School Debate Tournament
February 27, 1954
Judy Carlson, Wisconsin High, acts as timekeeper for the forensics tournament held in Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus.
Dea Mae Ball in the State High School Debate Tournament
February 24, 1954
Dea Mae Ball speaking from the podium in the forensics tournament for high school students held at Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus.
State High School Debate Tournament
February 27, 1954
Student John Wilkinson, Tomah High School, speaking from the podium in the forensics tournament held in Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus.
State High School Debate Tournament
February 27, 1954
Student Ann Slagsvol, Eau Claire Senior High School, debating at the forensics tournament held in Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus.
State High School Debate Tournament
February 27, 1954
Steve Coughlin, Wisconsin High School, using his hands to emphasize a point while debating in the forensics tournament held in Bascom Hall on the University of Wisconsin campus.
