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Naval Training School Band

Date: 11 03 1944
Description: U.S. Naval Training School (Radio) Band in Great Hall of the Memorial Union on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Halloween decoration in the back...
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Chi Phi House Homecoming Decorations

Date: 10 18 1930
Description: Chi Phi House, 200 Langdon Street, with the facade decorated as a theater with a marquee for homecoming. "See the Badgers in 'Smashing Pennsylvania.'" 1st ...
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Two Women Painting Homecoming Decorations

Date: 10 12 1944
Description: Betty Lou Borenson and Cynthia Alexander preparing University of Wisconsin-Madison Homecoming decorations in the Memorial Union student workshop.
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University Subscription Dance

Date: 12 06 1949
Description: Two women and three men look over Christmas decorations in preparation for the annual Christmas Subscription Dance, an event for university students and yo...
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Workers' Unity House

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Description: A view of the facade of Cottage T. Women and children sit on the porch. The covered walkway is on both sides of the cottage. In front of the building is a...
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Edgewood College Freshman Prom

Date: 05 09 1952
Description: Group portrait of two prom couples. On the left, seated, is Margie Lynch with Terry Dwyer, standing. On the right, seated, is Jeanne Tierney with Skip Beri...
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Edgewood College Freshman Prom

Date: 05 09 1952
Description: Two couples in formal dress are seated between two large prop anchors. They are Norbert Esser and Susan Hunt (left), and Marcia Pilon with Jim Corcoran (ri...
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Tri Delta Pansy Breakfast

Date: 05 18 1952
Description: A couple enacting a bride and groom during the style show at the Tri Delta "Pansy Breakfast". Portraying the bride is Marilyn Navin, Tri Delta, and the gro...
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Library Reading Room at New York University

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Description: Elevated view of New York University's library reading room taken from the upper level balcony. Founded in 1831, the university's reading room features lar...
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Our Lady of Wisdom Academy

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Description: A view of the lounge at Our Lady of Wisconsin Academy. The room is furnished with a table standing on a carpet, and a glass-front cabinet holding a statue ...
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Strayer Business College

Date: 1892
Description: A view of the student library and music room at Strayer Business College. Desks, chairs, and small bookcases with glass doors stand on patterned carpeting ...
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Chapel Organ at the University of Chicago

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Description: View of a large, ornate organ inside a chapel at the University of Chicago. Below the organ pipes are pews and flags. The University was founded by John D....
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Bertha Tainter Hall

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Description: View of Bertha Tainter Hall, a building at the Stout Institute (now the University of Wisconsin-Stout). The Victorian-style building features a front porch...
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Daughters of Demeter Christmas Tea

Date: 12 07 1954
Description: Mrs. Ewin B. (Rosa) Fred and Mrs. Robert C. (Isabel) Clark admire the Christmas decorations created by Mrs. George M. (Vivian) Werner for the Christmas tea...
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Christmas Parties

Date: 12 20 1954
Description: Susan Stauffer (left), Jerry Harned, Stephen Sawin and Karen Olson admire the decorations during the University Club's annual Christmas dance for their mem...
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Founders Day Dinner

Date: 01 28 1958
Description: Decorations committee members inspect the mobiles they made for the annual Founders' Day dinner of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Club of Madison.
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University League Junior Division Annual Spring Dance

Date: 05 11 1957
Description: The annual spring dance of the junior division of the University League was held at Blackhawk Country Club. Shown are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Brevik and Barb...
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University League Junior Division Annual Spring Dance

Date: 05 11 1957
Description: Left to right are: Dr. Wolinsky and Sheila Wolinsky, and Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Oliverio who attended the University League Junior Division spring dance.
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Alpha Chi Omega House Decorations

Date: 12 12 1958
Description: The front of the Alpha Chi Omega chapter house is decorated with a golden lyre Christmas decoration, put up as a surprise by the pledges. Pledges, left to ...
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University Hospitals Interns and Residents Wives

Date: 11 23 1959
Description: Busy with decorations for the annual Christmas dance are members of the Interns and Residents Wives club of the University of Wisconsin hospitals. Left to ...

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