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Sorting Christmas Mail

Date: 12 23 1955
Description: Postal workers sort parcels into bins during the Christmas holiday rush.
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Phi Kappa Fraternity Toga Party

Date: 10 17 1952
Description: Phi Kappa Fraternity member strumming a lyre and entertaining a female guest, both in Greek costumes, at a Toga Party Dinner Dance.
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Phi Kappa Fraternity Toga Party

Date: 10 16 1952
Description: Two guests at the Phi Kappa Fraternity Toga Party Dinner Dance drinking by a Grecian fountain.
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Kennedy's Grocery Store

Date: 02 23 1955
Description: Kennedy's Grocery Store, 708 East Johnson Street.
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Medical Student Bob Wheaton

Date: 06 08 1955
Description: Medical student Bob Wheaton in the dispensary at the University of Wisconsin Medical School prior to receiving his M.D. degree.
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Kroger Grocery Store

Date: 02 23 1955
Description: Exterior of the Kroger Grocery Store, 515 University Avenue.
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Governor Walter Kohler and Polio Victims

Date: 01 07 1953
Description: Governor Walter Kohler sits with 2 1/2 year old Deborah Foster and her mother Ruth Foster, both polio victims. Governor Kohler is proclaiming January as "M...
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Holy Name Society Procession

Date: 01 11 1953
Description: An honor guard of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus leads a procession of 300 members of the Catholic Holy Name Society up the steps of St. Raphael's Cathe...
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Portrait of Harry Sauthoff

Date: 03 23 1955
Description: Portrait of Harry Sauthoff, a Wisconsin politician. He served four terms in the House of Representatives, two terms as a State Senator, and four years as D...
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Woman with Handmade Textiles

Date: 01 11 1955
Description: A woman examines handmade textiles, including two woven pieces and a crocheted throw. Possibly Helen Louise Allen, Curator of the Helen Louise Allen Texti...
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Parking Ticket

Date: 1950
Description: Although probably a posed shot, Madison photographer John Newhouse has nevertheless managed to capture much of the annoyance associated with receiving a ti...
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Blacktopping a Residential Street

Date: 1955
Description: A construction crew blacktopping a Madison residential street.
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Pi Beta Alumnae Committee

Date: 11 07 1950
Description: Three Pi Beta Phi alumnae are shown making arrangements for an invitational benefit and tea which will be held at the chapter house at 233 Langdon Street. ...
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Lois Schoman Salk in Wedding Dress

Date: 12 16 1950
Description: Portrait of Lois Schoman Salk, step-daughter of Louis Sakols and daughter of Willie Sakols, in her wedding dress. She married Eugene Albert Lang on Februa...
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University Club Christmas Dance

Date: 12 22 1950
Description: Robert Edmondson, featured entertainer at the University Club Christmas Dance, sits at a piano while surrounded by (left to right) Karen Ragatz, Ted Martin...
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University Club Christmas Dance

Date: 12 22 1950
Description: Molly Murphy is shown in a formal gown, seated alongside Ronny Bergstrom (left) and Thomas Towell at the University Club Christmas Dance.
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Madison Soap Box Derby, Car Construction

Date: 06 11 1952
Description: Larry A. Jacobson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert R. (Alice) Jacobson, 572 Gately Terrace, is putting wheels onto his car for the Soap Box Derby.
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Carl and Clara Brussow's Anniversary

Date: 09 08 1952
Description: Portrait of Carl and Clara Brussow of 532 West Main Street, who were married Sept. 17, 1902 and celebrated their golden 50th anniversary.
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Rai-Molay King and Queen

Date: 07 20 1954
Description: Miss Virginia Renner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ross Renner of 1705 Rutledge Street, and David Reinke, son of Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Reinke, Reedsville, will ...
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Barbara Little

Date: 07 20 1954
Description: Portrait of Barbara Little, Blue Mound of Milwaukee, third place winner of the 42nd Women's Golf Association tournament held at Blackhawk Country Club in M...

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