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High School Students War Work

Date: 09 21 1944
Description: Eight high school students taking a few minutes off from their duties at Oscar Mayer and Company. From left: Kenneth Morrow, East High; Edward Wingen, East...
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First Attempt to Enter Central High School by the Little Rock Nine

Date: 09 04 1957
Description: First attempt of the Little Rock Nine to enter Central High School. They were denied entrance by the Arkansas National Guard who had been called up by Gove...
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Bob King Error

Date: 05 03 1949
Description: Gordie (Gordon) Hanson of Madison East high school runs safely to first base. Bob King of Madison Central high school plays second base. The ball bounced ...
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Easter Outfits

Date: 04 05 1950
Description: Three Madison high school girls modeling their Easter outfits featuring hats, dresses, gloves and high heeled shoes. Left to right: Lois Ann Hammer, West H...
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Spelling Bee Champion Heading to National Finals

Date: 05 17 1952
Description: Wisconsin State Journal's 1952 spelling champion, Beth Knope, boards a train to attend the national finals. Saying goodbye are her parents Sidney an...
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Loft Open House Entertainers

Date: 05 20 1952
Description: Dave Ross, a West High School student, is playing the piano for a group of fellow students from Madison's various high schools. They are the entertainers w...
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Cooking Class in the Kitchen

Date: 11 08 1984
Description: Students prepare a curried beef dinner in a Waukesha County Technical Institute cooking class led by Juanita Decker (right, in chef's hat).
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"Milwaukee Journal" Tour Group

Date: 12 08 1931
Description: Slightly elevated view of a group of Oconomowoc High School students on a tour at the "Milwaukee Journal." They are viewing the newspaper's presses in oper...
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Public School

Date: 1931
Description: View from across street of schoolchildren standing and playing on the sidewalk outside the Benton High School.
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International D-30 Bus in Residential Neighborhood

Date: 1938
Description: International D-30 bus with 19-foot Hicks body picking up two young men for school. The young (teenaged) men are wearing light jackets and brimmed hats. Th...
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Uniformed Students Disembarking International D-30 Bus

Date: 1938
Description: Students wearing uniform jackets and hats disembarking an International D-30 bus at McDonogh School. This bus was equipped with a Bender body style.
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Students Boarding D-40 School Bus

Date: 1938
Description: Students boarding an International D-40 school bus. This bus was equipped with a Rex-Watson body and a 215-inch wheel base, and seated 49 passengers. The s...
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Students Outside of an International DS-50 School Bus

Date: 1938
Description: Students outside of an International DS-50 school bus at Schroon Lake Central School. The students are dressed for winter. The bus was equipped with a Rex-...
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Students Boarding International DS-40 School Bus

Date: 1938
Description: Teen-aged students boarding an International DS-40 bus parked on a snow-covered road. The students are heading for Long Lake Central School. This bus was e...
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International D-30 Bus Picking Up Students

Date: 1938
Description: An International Model D-30 picking up students on a rural road. This bus was equipped with a 191-inch wheel base. There is a similar bus in the background...
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Phillips High School Band Music Festival

Date: 1939
Description: Elevated view of the Phillips High School Marching Band in the Music Festival parade marching down Main Street. Students are wearing marching band uniforms...
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4th Ward Students

Date: 1884
Description: Class picture of the fourth ward pupils of Madison. 1. Caroline Young, 2. Belle Griffiths 3. Carrie Kohner 4. Irma Kleinpell 5. Annie McConnell 6. Matie Ja...
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Mellen High School Band in Music Festival Parade

Date: 1939
Description: Elevated view of the Mellen High School Marching Band in the Music Festival parade marching down Main Street. Students are wearing marching band uniforms a...
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Parade on Main Street

Date: 1935
Description: Elevated view of students in a school marching band in a parade marching down Main Street. Students are wearing uniforms and are playing instruments includ...
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Washburn High School Band in Music Festival Parade

Date: 1939
Description: Elevated view of students from the Washburn High School Band marching in a parade at the Music Festival, on Main Street. Students are wearing marching band...

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