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University Student Bathers

Date: 07 29 1935
Description: Standing on the Alpha Chi Omega sorority pier, Willard Grasser and Robert Estes show what is and is not permitted with regard to men's bathing suits. "The ...
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University Student Bathers

Date: 07 29 1935
Description: Group of men and women modeling bathing suits that have been approved by the police chief on the Alpha Chi Omega pier on Lake Mendota.
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Theta Chi Fraternity Members in front of Boathouse

Date: 1920
Description: Theta Chi fraternity members standing on the pier in front of the Lake Mendota Boathouse located at the foot of North Carroll Street. The boathouse was des...
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Mt. Horeb Swimming Class

Date: 08 03 1945
Description: A Red Cross instructor with a children's swimming class at the Bluemounds swimming pool. The instructor is George Steiner, assistant principal at Madison W...
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Mt. Horeb Swimming Class

Date: 08 03 1945
Description: Mt. Horeb children and adults splashing in the Bluemound pool during a Red Cross swimming class.
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Southampton Beach Club

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Description: Elevated view of crowds gathered around the outdoor pool and beach club porch at Southampton Beach Club while people swim across the width of the pool.
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University of Wisconsin Men's Dolphin Club Show

Date: 11 02 1953
Description: Maid Marion, played by Bonnie Burmeister, lures Friar Tuck, portrayed by Robert Becker, during a scene from the University of Wisconsin Men's Dolphin Club ...
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Polar Bear Club

Date: 01 01 1997
Description: "Polar Bear Club of Port Washington."
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Polar Bear Club

Date: 01 01 1997
Description: "Polar Bear Club of Port Washington."
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Polar Bear Club

Date: 01 01 1997
Description: "Polar Bear Club of Port Washington."
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: Model Marlyn Sachtjen paddling around in the 16 by 32 foot pool which was constructed on the Capitol Park overlooking State Street. Ruth Andres sits at the...
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'Outdoor Living Day' in Madison

Date: 05 18 1959
Description: Model Marlyn Sachjen being helped out of the temporary pool which had been constructed on Capitol Park at the head of State Street. She had been modeling s...
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Mendota Yacht Club Sailboat Races on Lake Mendota

Date: 06 27 1964
Description: Nine sailboats gather on Lake Mendota searching for wind during the Mendota Yacht Club's racing series. Bill Mattison, Class C; Jim Henkel, Class C; and Jo...

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