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George Holmes & Raccoon Mascot Regdab
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Image of George Holmes, the University of Wisconsin student Homecoming Dance chairman and raccoon keeper, seated with a young raccoon named "Regdab" (badger spelled backwards) wearing a tiny UW sweater on his shoulder.
November 6, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Homecoming Football Game
November 6, 1948
Players on the Wisconsin bench during the Wisconsin-Northwestern homecoming football game.
Homecoming Football Game
November 6, 1948
University of Wisconsin football player, Wally Dreyer, is shown making a touchdown during the Wisconsin-Northwestern homecoming game.
Homecoming Football Game
November 6, 1948
University of Wisconsin football player Ben Bendick being tackled during the Wisconsin-Northwestern homecoming game. On the ground in the foreground is Wisconsin quarterback Lisle Blackbourn, Jr.
Homecoming Football Game
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Wisconsin football player Ben Bendrick (33) carrying the ball during a 53-yard run during the Wisconsin Northwestern homecoming game.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Homecoming Decoration
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The Sigma Kappa's octopus homecoming decoration on the front lawn, which was the first place winner in the sorority division.
Professor William H. Page Leading Cane March
November 6, 1948
Professor William H. Page leading University of Wisconsin law school senior students in the annual cane march during half-time at the Homecoming football game.
