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Mitten-Knitter
December 13, 1957
Mary Gillin is sitting behind a table with a display of 21 pairs of mittens of various sizes with wrist stripes that she knitted to donate to The Wisconsin State Journal's Empty Stocking Club.
East Side Women's Club Hobby Show
November 13, 1956
Marie Ellis knitting ski sweaters at the East Side Women's Hobby Show.
Empty Stocking Club's Toy Depot
December 17, 1947
Three workers setting up "Santa's Shop" at the Empty Stocking Club's toy depot at the Madison Community Center, 16-20 East Doty Street. The club is sponsored by the Wisconsin State Journal. Standin...
Empty Stocking Club
December 19, 1950
Two women and a man working in the Empty Stocking Club's toy depot at the Madison Community Center.
Stocking Dolls, Rabbits and Cats
December 7, 1949
A display of stocking dolls, rabbits, and cats made by members of the Margaret Street Club for distribution to underprivileged children by the Wisconsin State Journal Empty Stocking Club.
Empty Stocking Club
November 17, 1957
Joseph "Roundy" Coughlin holds an autographed football auctioned off at an Empty Stocking Club telethon. Standing with him is Patricia Cornwell, secretary to Roy Matson, editor of the Wisconsin Sta...
