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Tag Archives: Wisconsin
Mrs. Kate Mike Sets Sail for France, 1933
In my search for images of women on Veterans Day, I quickly discovered that the most common pictures were of Gold Star mothers, women who had lost children in American wars. The group was founded in 1928 for mothers of … Continue reading
Mismatched Pair, 1958
Before the summer passes us by, I thought it was high time for some bathing suits. At first I guessed this might be a Mother-Daughter snap shot, but someone has helpfully written on the back, “Mother and Etta Doey at … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Feast, 1947
The star of this photo is the African American chef in the background, Carson Gulley. He was something of a celebrity at the University of Wisconsin and went on to write cookbooks and host a radio cooking show. But lets … Continue reading
Mother’s Day in Milwaukee, 1963
I love geometrics—give me a stripe over a flower any day. Mother’s Day is a flowery holiday, and the grandmother’s and granddaughter’s head gear give nod in this direction. However, the clothes in this three generation composition have the … Continue reading
Posted in 1960s, General
Tagged generations, gloves, hats/headcoverings, textile prints, Wisconsin
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Winner of the Christmas Home Decorating Contest, 1956
Judging by these prize-winning Christmas decorations, things were simpler back in 1956. These days, houses are lit from top to toe; such a modest display would not even merit a passing glance. But in the mid fifties they were enough … Continue reading
Thanksgiving in Milwaukee, 1960
This photo documents a Thanksgiving dinner for 400 put on by the Pioneer Telephone Company in Milwaukee in 1960. Are the women (and a few men) all telephone workers, or do the guests include needy community members invited for a … Continue reading