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John L. Gillin
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Portrait of Dr. John L. Gillin. He is seated behind desk and is holding a pen and his glasses. Dr. Gillin was a University of Wisconsin professor, author, and consultant in the field of sociology. He was known particularly for his studies of penal systems and criminology.
1943
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
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WHi 151346
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John L. Gillin
May 28, 1942
Caption reads: "Photograph of oil portrait of Prof. John L. Gillin painted by Christian Abrahamsen. Unveiled at Gillin farewell dinner at the Memorial Union, Friday, May 28, 1942."
Everett Gillilan
Quarter-length portrait of Everett Gillilan, owner of Pioneer Motors, Incorporated, in Lancaster.
Professor Chester Allen
1943
Portrait of Chester Allen, a World War I veteran and educator with the University of Wisconsin Extension. Dr. Allen was a lifelong crusader for education programs in state prisons. In 1943 he was a...
Dr. Stephen H. Ambrose
April 1965
Head and shoulders portrait of Dr. Stephen H. Ambrose, a World War II veteran and physician from Whitewater. He was medical director of Fairhaven Residential Facility and a physician at the Univers...
Gilbert Ross
1920
Portrait of Gilbert Ross, posing with a violin. He was the son of University of Wisconsin-Madison sociology professor Edward Alsworth Ross. Gilbert was an accomplished violinist who toured internat...
William Gillette
1916
Actor's headshot of stage and early film actor William Gillette, best remembered for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. Signature bottom right.
