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Women's Dorm Room

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Description: Group of women clowning around in dorm room with pennants on the wall.
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University of Wisconsin Faculty Bowling

Date: 11 12 1947
Description: Five women at Lathrop Hall, 1016 University Avenue, participating in the recreation program for faculty and clerical staff at the University of Wisconsin-M...
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Female Students of Northland College

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Description: Outdoor group portrait of seven female students at Northland College. A few of the women are holding donuts, and a woman in the center is getting ready to ...
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Woman on Horseback

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Description: Mrs. Sterling, an instructor in German at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, rides horseback in a neighborhood. In the background are several residences,...
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Downer College Graduation

Date: 1908
Description: Outdoor group portrait of women graduating from Downer College standing in front of a vine covered wall. The woman are wearing long white dresses with high...
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Wisconsin AAUW Board

Date: 02 06 1954
Description: Group portrait of five women who attended a board meeting of the Wisconsin division of the American Association of University Women. Seated, left to right:...
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Monie Archie (?)

Date: 06 17 1948
Description: Portrait of Monie Archie (?) University of Wisconsin instructor, in dance costume.
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Professor Flint Residence

Date: 1922
Description: The residence of Professor A.S. Flint at 122 Bascom Place, under construction. A woman (Mrs. Flint?) is in the front yard.
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Edgewood College Science Experiment

Date: 05 16 1942
Description: Three Edgewood College (Sacred Heart Academy) women performing an experiment in Marshall Hall science laboratory, 1000 Edgewood Avenue.
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Recreation Leadership Club

Date: 12 02 1948
Description: Five University of Wisconsin students in the Community Leadership in Recreation curriculum are watching Prof. James Schwalbach demonstrate metal work in th...
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Ruth B. Glassow Home

Date: 05 04 1949
Description: Ruth B. Glassow, a professor of physical education for women at the University of Wisconsin, stacks wood in the outdoor fireplace that she built by herself...
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Rockford College Jane Adams Room

Date: 1914
Description: Unidentified woman seated in a wicker chair reading in the Jane Adams room at Rockford College. A walled-over fireplace is on the wall behind her, and an H...
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Edgewood College Graduation

Date: 06 06 1964
Description: Edgewood College graduates in procession at their graduation ceremony.
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University of Wisconsin Farm and Home Week

Date: 02 04 1948
Description: Three women looking at an exhibit at the University of Wisconsin Farm and Home Week showing color combinations for clothing and accessories. Pictured left ...
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Science Laboratory, Marshall Hall, Edgewood College

Date: 05 16 1942
Description: Seven Edgewood College (Sacred Heart Academy) women sitting at tables in Marshall Hall science laboratory, located at 1000 Edgewood Avenue.
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Recreation Leadership Club

Date: 11 30 1948
Description: Fifteen University of Wisconsin students in the Community Leadership in Recreation curriculum are shown singing under the leadership of Emeritus Prof. E.B....
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Women Composers Prepare for University of Wisconsin Chorus Spring Concert

Date: 03 21 1949
Description: Two Madison women composers prepare for the introduction of their songs by the University of Wisconsin's Women's Chorus at their spring concert. Pictured l...
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Twin Caskets of Glenn Frank and Glenn, Jr. in the State Capitol

Date: 09 18 1940
Description: Elevated view of the twin caskets of University of Wisconsin president Glenn Frank and Glenn, Jr. in the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda at the state funer...
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Ruth B. Glassow Home

Date: 05 04 1949
Description: Ruth B. Glassow, a professor of physical education for women at the University of Wisconsin, is shown lowering the bed from the ceiling of her home at 1635...
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American Association of University Women Breakfast

Date: 05 13 1959
Description: Three members of the American Association of University Women at their annual May breakfast are, left to right: Mildred MacRavey, Helen Fairchild, and Nett...

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