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Rennebohm Christmas Party

Date: 12 12 1944
Description: Group portrait of children and a few adults, dressed in coats and hats, posed with a man dressed as Santa Claus, at Rennebohms Drugstore #12, 2526 Monroe S...
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Martha and Notley Henderson

Date: 1885
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Martha and Notley Henderson with their three children. Their son Allen is standing. The Hendersons were e...
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Passover Supper

Date: 03 27 1945
Description: Close-up group portrait of Abe and Sarah Mintz's family gathered around the dining room table for Passover supper, 336 West Wilson Street.
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Passover Supper

Date: 03 27 1945
Description: Abe and Sarah Mintz's family gathered around the dining room table for Passover supper, 336 West Wilson Street.
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Family Portrait

Date: 1941
Description: Copy of a family portrait that includes a father, daughter and three sons. Two people on the right are only partially visible.
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CUNA Christmas Party

Date: 12 22 1935
Description: Group portrait of CUNA (Credit Union National Association) adults and children around a table with presents. There is a Christmas tree in the background.
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Rebekah Play Cast

Date: 02 27 1934
Description: Eight women and three children in colonial costumes on stage at the I.O.O.F. Hall. Rebekah is the women's branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
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Henry Vilas Zoo Award Presented to Boy

Date: 10 05 1931
Description: Two men are presenting a radio to a boy, Phillip Harris, as an award for naming the Vilas Zoo lion cubs. The names were "Thor" and "Yama." Left to right in...
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Group Portrait of Ernest Kalar Family

Date: 05 03 1931
Description: Group portrait of Ernest Kalar, his wife, and three children. There is a Victrola phonograph on a table in the background on the left.
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African American Family Group

Date: 10 16 1948
Description: Slightly elevated view of a group of African American families sitting along a long table, celebrating a birthday party at the Workmens Circle Clubhouse, 4...
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Family Breakfast at Rennebohms

Date: 1979
Description: A family of four waits for their breakfast to be served at the Rennebohm Drug Store No. 4 restaurant in the Hilldale Shopping Center, 702 N. Midvale Blvd. ...
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Audrey Walsh and Sons

Date: 02 08 1944
Description: Audrey Walsh and her sons, David and John, looking at Valentines. John J. Walsh, the boys' father, is the boxing coach at the University of Wisconsin.
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Jane Rikkers and Children

Date: 02 08 1944
Description: Janey Rikkers with children, Betty and Frederick. Frederick is holding a valentine. The children's father is Edward H. Rikkers.
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Notre Dame Club Dinner

Date: 12 27 1947
Description: South Central Notre Dame Club dinner presentation of a football autographed by the 1947 Notre Dame football team to Billy Casey, St. Patrick Grade School s...
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Boxing Class for Children

Date: 01 31 1948
Description: Group portrait of 12 boys enrolled in the 11 o'clock boxing class held at the University of Wisconsin boxing quarters on Saturday mornings with two instruc...
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Randall School Cub Scout Pack 302

Date: 02 19 1948
Description: Cub Scouts from Den 5, Pack 302 at Randall School pictured at their annual Blue and Gold Banquet. Pictured left to right: Ed Vanderwall, Robert Kirschberge...
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Suzanne & Jane LaCourt with Dorothy Davis

Date: 02 27 1948
Description: Sisters Suzanne and Jane LaCourt, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. H.A. LaCourt, donating their "choo-gum" savings of 79 cents to Dorothy Davis, head of the bookk...
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Woman Reading to Girls

Date: 03 04 1948
Description: Radio station WIBA Story Corner Lady, Jeanne Remus, reading a book to Ann and Kathy Taylor, daughters of Robert and Fannie Taylor, 1921 Keyes Avenue. The S...
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Mrs. George T. Fox and Children

Date: 05 03 1948
Description: A Mother's Day family portrait of Mrs. George T. (Beatrice) Fox, 2310 Rugby Row, and her seven children. Seated at the left is Terry, 8. Standing behind he...
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Paul G. Ryan and Children

Date: 06 16 1948
Description: Group portrait of Paul G. Ryan, 2913 Winnequah Road, shown with his ten children. Seated in front row left to right: Mary Jo, 6; James, 2; Mr. Ryan holding...

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