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University of Wisconsin Class of 1904 Reunion

Date: 06 19 1954
Description: Members of the class of 1904 (Half Century Club) present a check to the Wisconsin Alumni Association during their reunion meeting at the Memorial Union. Fr...
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Political Fundraiser

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Description: Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (left) and Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl at a fundraiser for Obey. Jim Chapman is the man between them.
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Joan Hentchel, Miss Wisconsin, Named Miss Red Feather

Date: 10 18 1957
Description: Miss Wisconsin, Joan Hentchel, is named Miss Red Feather by the Madison United Givers' Fund. She is shown receiving the award from campaign chairman Charle...
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Professor Roland S. Stebbins with Painting

Date: 10 12 1944
Description: Portrait of University of Wisconsin Art Education professor Roland S. Stebbins with one of his paintings, which he donated to the Madison Art Association f...
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Governor Starts State Poppy Drive

Date: 05 12 1959
Description: Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson receives a poppy in his office from Selma Mepham, chairman of the 1959 state poppy drive. Looking on are Florence Wooleve...
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Half Century Club of U.W. Madison

Date: 06 05 1959
Description: The original caption states: "Joseph Cutler, Milwaukee, left, presents University of Wisconsin President Conrad Elvehjem with a $25,000 check as the class ...
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Empty Stocking Fund Donation

Date: 12 24 1953
Description: Bill Doudna of the Wisconsin State Journal (left) receives a $400 check for the Empty Stocking Fund from the Madison Barbershop Quartet organization...
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Newman Club Banquet

Date: 11 27 1949
Description: Seated at the head table of the fund raising banquet for the "Northlight," a new publication of Catholic University of Wisconsin students are, left to righ...
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Madison Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive

Date: 04 25 1961
Description: Chief No-Ha-Nutch'Ka,left, who is actually Jack Grey, head of public relations for Wisconsin Dells, gives Chamber of Commerce members tips on how to gain m...
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Governor La Follette Buying a "Buddy Poppy"

Date: 03 25 1932
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette buying a "buddy poppy" from two women in behalf of the American Legion. The governor is standing in his Wisconsin State Cap...
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Knights of Columbus Donation for Underprivileged Children

Date: 12 02 1950
Description: Herman G. Kleinheinz (left) of Madison Council Number 531 of the Knights of Columbus presents a check for $1,100 to William L. Doudna of the Wisconsin S...
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Dave and Mary Lou

Date: 1994
Description: Mary Lou Munts, a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, and Congressman David R. Obey at a fundraiser for Obey at the Madison Club.
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Chief McCormick Buying Forget-Me-Not

Date: 09 29 1932
Description: Chief of Police William McCormick buying the first Forget-me-not from the Disabled American Veterans on the Wisconsin State Capitol steps. Left to right: L...
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"Roundy " Coughlin and Children

Date: 07 07 1960
Description: Group portrait of "Roundy" Coughlin, Wisconsin State Journal sports columnist, and three young girls who put on the play "Princess and the Pea" to c...
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Empty Stocking Fund Contribution to Lions Club

Date: 12 06 1949
Description: Jean Behling and Bill Doudna of the Wisconsin State Journal staff present a check for $100 to Herman Wagner who is co-chairman of the industrial div...
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Roundy's Fun Fund

Date: 08 21 1956
Description: Outdoor group portrait of Joseph "Roundy" Coughlin, sportswriter for Wisconsin State Journal, with five girls who put on a neighborhood style show t...
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Sigma Alpha Iota Benefit Musicale

Date: 02 05 1959
Description: Charlotte Burr (left) and Margaret Wilber, standing, inspecting the musical program for the Sigma Alpha Iota Benefit Musicale. Seated is Nancy Becknell, an...
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Governor Nelson Receives a Purple Heart Viola

Date: 07 27 1959
Description: Six-year-old Deborah McCann presents a purple heart viola to Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson. The Madison chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Hea...
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Empty Stocking Club

Date: 11 17 1957
Description: Joseph "Roundy" Coughlin holds an autographed football auctioned off at an Empty Stocking Club telethon. Standing with him is Patricia Cornwell, secretary ...
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Pi Eta Alumnae Chapter Play Readers

Date: 03 12 1952
Description: Playing leading roles in "The Concert" play reading by the Pi Eta alumnae chapter of Phi Beta are, left to right: Mrs. W.G. (Mary) Ogden, Jr., Ray J. Stanl...

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