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Personality in the News

Date: 09 07 1959
Description: Marine Corps reserve unit adviser, Major E.G. Usher, is shown at his desk. Usher was in the news because he advised a change from a separate effort to help...
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Family Service Caseworker

Date: 10 27 1959
Description: Mrs. Eileen Gattshall, a Family Service caseworker, greets two young people who have come to her for help. Family Service is one of 29 Red Feather agencies...
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On-the-Job Pledging for United Givers Fund

Date: 09 08 1960
Description: Findorff Construction project foreman Paul Thering (left) receives materials and instructions for a new method of United Givers solicitation. Giving out th...
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On-the-Job Pledging for United Givers Fund

Date: 09 09 1960
Description: Construction worker John Ripp (left) receives a pledge card and brochure on United Givers Fund Red Feather services from Findorff Company engineer William ...
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Goodman's Empty Stocking Christmas Party

Date: 11 06 1960
Description: Richard and Jean Potter and Judith and Ron Schenk attend a Christmas party thrown by Robert and Irwin Goodman for the employees of Goodman Jewelers. The Go...
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Goodman's Empty Stocking Christmas Party

Date: 11 06 1960
Description: Irene Dunne, Bernie Ehrman, Francine Ehrman, and Maxine Johnson attend a Christmas party thrown by Robert and Irwin Goodman for the employees of Goodman Je...
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Goodman's Empty Stocking Christmas Party

Date: 11 06 1960
Description: Irma Kress, Francis Kress, Henry Hron and Lilah Hron Richard and Jean Potter attend a Christmas party thrown by Robert and Irwin Goodman for the employees ...
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We Saw You Entertaining VA Patients

Date: 12 19 1960
Description: The women's chapter of B'nai B'rith took care of the entertainment of patients and guests at the VA hospital on Christmas morning. Alma Sweet, longtime lia...
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Two Alpha Phi Models

Date: 03 03 1961
Description: Two women modeling dresses and hats. The original caption states: "Two of the models for Saturday's benefit dessert bridge party, fashion show, and bake sa...
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World's Championship Rodeo

Date: 06 24 1964
Description: A clown attempts to move a stubborn mule at the 15th annual World's Championship Rodeo at the Holmes No-Oak ranch.
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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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Welfare Home Moves

Date: 12 12 1964
Description: Four U.W. Greeks unloading a bed frame from a truck. The Department of Public Welfare Group Home (for women) moved from 404 W. Washington Avenue to 305 N. ...
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Meeting Regarding Migrant Workers Aid

Date: 05 19 1965
Description: Four women interested in migrant workers are shown examining foods picked annually by migrants. They will participate in a meeting sponsored by Covenant Pr...
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Multiple Sclerosis Canvass

Date: 05 12 1965
Description: Officers of the fund drive for victims of multiple sclerosis are busy making final arrangements for the door-to-door canvas. From left are Ellen Schroeder,...
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Hospital Employes and Fair Share Boosters

Date: 10 01 1965
Description: Indoor portrait of Orvella Jones (standing), a practical nurse, and Vera Neff, a hospital secretary. They were both employees of the Veterans Administratio...
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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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United Givers' Business and Industrial Employees Division

Date: 10 1953
Description: United Givers' Business and Industrial Employees Division meet with section chairmen. Standing left to right: Lynn Terry, Stanley O. Nettum, and Robert Hol...
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One of Madison's Prominent Ladies

Date: 05 07 1957
Description: Milo and Ida Kittleson in their Spaight Street home. He is an attorney, and she has been active in several local charities.
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Shrine-Knights of Columbus Benefit Show

Date: 08 07 1957
Description: Journalist Joseph "Roundy" Coughlin is riding a camel at the Shrine-Knights of Columbus benefit show at Breese Stevens Field. He was honored for his work w...
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United Givers' Fund Drive

Date: 08 15 1957
Description: Officers of United Givers' Fund Drive look over the budgets submitted by various member organizations. From left are Charles N. Goulet, Francis Holford, an...

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