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Bascom Hall

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"Sifting and Winnowing" plaque mounted at front door of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Plaque donated by the class of 1910.

Date Created:
1940

Publication Information

Date Created 1940

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 16 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Madison UW.180

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014FHZ
Legacy ID
WHi 57399

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Girl standing next to "Sifting and Winnowing" memorial plaque at the entrance to Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The memorial was donated by the Clas...

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Sifting and Winnowing Plaque

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F. Ryan Duffy (left) U.S. Circuit Court Judge of Chicago presents Class of 1910 rededication of its "Sifting and Winnowing" plaque on Bascom Hill. President Edwin B. Fred (right) presented the Univ...

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Main Entrance to Bascom Hall

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Exterior of entrance to Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

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Bascom Hall

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East entrance of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Lincoln Monument is on Bascom Hill in front of the entrance.

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Bascom Hall

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Exterior of south entrance of Bascom Hall (formerly Main Hall) on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

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