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Alice in Dairyland Finalists

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The 16 finalists in the 1949 Alice in Dairyland competition pose in front of the Press-Radio building at State Fair Park. LaVonne Herman, fifth from the left, was chosen the 1949 Alice in Dairyland.

Date Created:
1949

Publication Information

Date Created 1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968
Call Number PH 3975 Folder 2

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PPL
Legacy ID
WHi 25129

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Alice in Dairyland, LaVonne Hermann

Alice in Dairyland, LaVonne Hermann

1949

LaVonne Hermann of Mount Horeb, the 1949 Alice in Dairyland, is shown in a formal pose, wearing her crown.

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Alice in Dairyland with Sheep

Alice in Dairyland with Sheep

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Alice in Dairyland Contestants

Alice in Dairyland Contestants

May 1952

A group of women, identified as the "Southgate Finalists," was photographed during a contest for the opportunity to go on to compete for the 1952 Alice in Dairyland title.

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Alice in Dairyland, Margaret McGuire

Alice in Dairyland, Margaret McGuire

1952

Margaret McGuire, named the first Alice in Dairyland in 1948, promotes Wisconsin cheese.

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Alice in Dairyland, Margaret McGuire

Alice in Dairyland, Margaret McGuire

1948

Margaret McGuire, the 1948 Alice in Dairyland, stands next to a Wisconsin Central Airlines airplane with Governor Oscar Rennebohm and another man.

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Alice in Dairyland, Virgina Ruth Peterson

Alice in Dairyland, Virgina Ruth Peterson

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The 1950 Alice in Dairyland, Virgina Ruth Peterson, posed sitting on a fence after she was chosen for the title from a field of 18 in the final judging at the press and radio building at State Fair...

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