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Around-the-world Telephone Call
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Norman Clapp, Appleton High School student, sitting in the governor's chair, represents Wisconsin in the around-the-world telephone conversation held in conjunction with International Good Will Day. Others left to right are Blanche McCarthy, president Wisconsin Teachers' Association; John Callahan, state superintendent of public instruction; and Governor Philip F. La Follette.
March 18, 1931
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Teacher and Students
September 17, 1931
Teacher and two students at the blackboard in the Wisconsin Orthopedic Hospital for Children, University of Wisconsin, 436 N. Randall Street.
Girl in Wheelchair
September 17, 1931
Girl in wheelchair with teacher at Wisconsin Orthopedic Hospital for Children, University of Wisconsin, 436 North Randall Street.
Jesse Smith at the Police Desk
October 12, 1931
Jesse Smith is on the job as desk sergeant at the Madison Police Department.
Emerson School Classroom
October 1, 1931
Emerson School children and teacher listen to a radio broadcast from a radio set up in front of the blackboard in the classroom at 2421 East Johnson Street.
Orthopedic Hospital Classroom
September 17, 1931
Students seated at desks at Wisconsin Orthopedic Hospital for Children, University of Wisconsin, 436 North Randall Street.
Governor La Follette Signing Bill
June 12, 1931
Governor La Follette signing old age pension bill.
