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History of the University of Wisconsin Testimonial Luncheon
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Professors Vernon Carstensen (left) and Merle Curti, with their wives, cutting the ceremonial cake at the testimonial luncheon in their honor as authors of "The History of the University of Wisconsin".
February 5, 1949
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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