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Red Feather Adoption Agencies

Date: 10 10 1961
Description: Timothy and Helen Matthews with their seven month old adopted son, Timothy John. They adopted their child through the Catholic Welfare bureau, a Red Feathe...
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Nakoma Welfare League Tea

Date: 09 27 1961
Description: Dr. Leslie H. Fishel, Jr., director of the Wisconsin State Historical Society and guest speaker at the tea, sharing a laugh with three of the league member...
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Red Feather Adoption Agencies

Date: 10 10 1961
Description: Dean and Betty Colden with their two adopted children; David, age three years and one year old Sally. The couple adopted their children through the Childre...
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UNICEF Fund Raising

Date: 02 04 1964
Description: UNICEF Chairman Chester Graham (left) shown settling final accounts from a fund raising effort in October. In the center is Leo Lumenschloss, president of ...
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Testimonial Dinner for Jimmy Demetral

Date: 03 11 1964
Description: Wrestling and charity promoter Jimmy Demetral, center, was honored at a testimonial dinner with proceeds going to the Greek Community, which he helped foun...
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Testimonial Dinner for Jimmy Demetral

Date: 03 11 1964
Description: Thoughtful Jimmy Demetral at his testimonial dinner.
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Testimonial Dinner for Jimmy Demetral

Date: 03 11 1964
Description: Jimmy Demetral sitting at the head table at his testimonial dinner. At his left is Rev. Nicholas Katinal, pastor of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. The G...
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Testimonial Dinner for Jimmy Demetral

Date: 03 11 1964
Description: Smiling Jimmy Demetral at his testimonial dinner.
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United Community Chest Group Tours McArdle Laboratory at U.W. Hospitals

Date: 04 29 1964
Description: One of four United Community Chest (United Way) panel groups tours the McArdle Laboratory at the U.W. Hospitals to see how United Givers funds are used by ...
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Roundy Coughlin and Donated Athletic Equipment

Date: 12 26 1964
Description: WSJ sports columnist, Roundy Coughlin, is shown admiring athletic equipment to be given to underprivileged children. It was provided by an anonymous donor.
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43rd Annual Meeting of the United Community Chest Held at U.W. Memorial Union

Date: 01 12 1965
Description: The 43rd annual meeting of the United Community Chest (United Way) is held at the U.W. Memorial Union. Guest speaker is Dr. George Plain, South Bend, India...
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Zor Shrine Camel Patrol Helps Children's Zoo

Date: 04 13 1965
Description: Al Schurch, Mr. Horeb, captain of the Zor Shrine Camel patrol, presents a donation to Paul Hartung, president of the Madison Junior Chamber of Commerce for...
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United Givers Fund

Date: 10 28 1965
Description: United Givers Fund General Chair A. Paul Bowman and Mrs. Betty Vaughn, women's division chair, are admiring the chart showing that the campaign topped its ...
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Clerk Union Aids Needy

Date: 12 16 1965
Description: Peter Voeller, secretary treasurer of the Retail Clerks Local 1401, left, and Jack Bretl, labor representative on the United Community Chest are displaying...
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Bridge Tournament

Date: 11 23 1965
Description: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Bruce Beilfuss, and Elizabeth Lester, one of Wisconsin's first life masters in bridge, are each holding a hand of cards. In...

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