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Store at 520 North Street Operated by Handicapped People

Date: 12 12 1958
Description: A group attends the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Madison's new store, operated by handicapped people. Gathered in the doorway are Hazel Vivian, 1954 East Wa...
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Elks Club Party

Date: 12 31 1948
Description: Men and women seated around a banquet dinner table. Several people are sitting in wheelchairs, and there are crutches leaning against the wall. A group of ...
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Efficient Dishwashing

Date: 01 21 1953
Description: Mrs. Harry Segerstrom, Cuba City, sitting while washing dishes at a sink, demonstrating efficient dish washing methods for people with limited physical abi...
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Ruben-Mallory-Ray-O-Vac Personnel

Date: 04 04 1945
Description: People signing up to work at RMR (Ruben-Mallory-Ray-O-Vac), a battery manufacturer.
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Beach Scene

Date: 08 30 1953
Description: View from the beach of people swimming, playing in the sand, and sunbathing.
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Couple Shopping in University Co-Op

Date: 01 10 1948
Description: Two people with a shopping cart shopping at the University of Wisconsin Co-Op.
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Green Ram Theater Picnic

Date: 07 07 1957
Description: Three people enjoying a picnic at the Green Ram Theater north of Baraboo.
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Post Office at Christmas

Date: 12 18 1947
Description: People with packages lined up at the customer service windows of the Madison post office, 215 Monona Avenue, at Christmas.
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Harold E. Stassen President Campaign Tour

Date: 03 06 1948
Description: Elevated view of Harold E. Stassen greeting a crowd of people during a campaign tour in Monroe.
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University Club Christmas Dance

Date: 12 22 1950
Description: Marita Schumpert and Toby Reynolds, two of the people who helped make arrangements for the University Club Christmas Dance, sit in a sleigh at the party.
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Blackhawk Bowhunters Club

Date: 07 19 1953
Description: Marjorie Smith is selecting a loaded quiver at the Blackhawk Bowhunters Club. A group of people are standing in the far background.
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NAACP Members Admire Prize Book

Date: 04 15 1958
Description: Five people admire a book entitled "Go South To Sorrow" which will be given as a prize for the NAACP's Madison branch membership drive at the annual freedo...
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Walt Kelly & Pogo on Book Tour

Date: 09 26 1952
Description: Walt Kelly posing with a person dressed as Pogo, his cartoon creation, and Jo Ingelfield, who was selected to be Pogo's first lady if he successfully won h...
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Retriever Dog Field Trials

Date: 05 17 1945
Description: A Ken-L products truck and trailer with people and dogs at the Retriever Dog Field Trials in Vilas Park.
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Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction

Date: 11 28 1947
Description: Four people in the stacks of field movies at the University of Wisconsin Bureau of Audio Visual Instruction. Shown from the left are: Amy Anelerson, Mary ...
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Radio Station WIBA Party

Date: 12 20 1947
Description: Group portrait at a party for radio station WIBA personnel. People are posing sitting and standing around tables set for dinner in front of a wall with As...
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Social Afternoon Klub

Date: 01 18 1951
Description: A group of retired people play a game of canasta at the Social Afternoon Klub which is held weekly at the Madison Community Center. The Social Afternoon Kl...
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Red Cross Blood Bank Donors

Date: 02 03 1944
Description: Group of 67 people from Viola, Wisconsin, who came by bus to donate blood to the American Red Cross Blood Bank.
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Red Cross Blood Bank Donors

Date: 02 03 1944
Description: Group of 22 people from Wilton, Wisconsin, who came by bus to donate blood to the American Red Cross Blood Bank.
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Tornado Damage

Date: 07 23 1944
Description: Tornado damage near Truax Field in Madison. The Gritzmacher farm milk house was twisted and shattered by the wind. A group of people are looking at the dam...

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