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Harold Stassen for President

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Description: Republican Harold Stassen giving a speech on a stage in Milwaukee during his campaign for the Republican nomination.
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William Jennings Bryan Addressing Crowd

Date: 10 03 1900
Description: View from audience of William Jennings Bryan, as Democratic nominee for election to the presidency, addressing a crowd, estimated at 15,000 people, at a st...
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Launching of the Detroit Edison

Date: 09 09 1954
Description: Elevated view of the sideways launching of Hull 418, the Detroit Edison at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. A group of people are gathered at the wharf ...
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Junior Prom

Date: 04 15 1910
Description: Elevated interior view of prom attendants assembled in a gym. Streamers are hanging from the ceiling. Some people are watching from the balcony.
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Junior Prom

Date: 04 15 1910
Description: Elevated view from stage towards a large group of young people in formal attire standing in a decorated gymnasium. People are also up in the balcony. Capti...
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Dousman Derby Dancers

Date: 08 14 1989
Description: Three groups of people square dancing on a stage or platform. Caption reads: "OCONOMOWOC FESTIVAL — The Dousman Derby Dancers went through a square dance r...
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Concertina Dancing Music

Date: 07 11 1985
Description: Several people, most of them women, dancing on a dance floor in front of a band on a stage. Caption reads: "CONCERTINA DANCING MUSIC — The woman outnumbere...
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The Bump

Date: 07 20 1977
Description: Two women dancing "the bump," wearing tank tops and jean shorts. One of the women's shirt reads "Handle With Care." Other people are in the background.
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"Flower Drum Song" Publicity Shot

Date: 07 22 1965
Description: Several actors, all of whom are white and are wearing "yellowface" makeup to caricature Asians, are either dancing or looking on. Caption reads: "The Chine...
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Benny's Basement Band

Date: 07 24 1981
Description: A group of people are dancing as a band on a stage is playing in the background. Caption reads: "Rock fans dance to the music of Benny's Basement Band at F...
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Ann Marks and Harry Gallau

Date: 09 25 1989
Description: An elderly couple are dancing together. Both of them are wearing crowns, and the woman is holding a cane. To the left of them a band is playing. Caption re...
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Holly Ball

Date: 12 28 1982
Description: Several people dance with a band in the background. Caption reads: "Holly Ball — Dancers took the floor to the music of Roman Hanes' orchestra Monday at th...
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Masked Ball

Date: 02 01 1989
Description: Two people in costume posing on the dance floor. A few other dancers and band members are in the background. Caption reads: "Masked Ball — At the second an...
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161st Artillery Brigade Band Concert

Date: 05 24 1918
Description: Elevated view of a crowd of people gathering across the street, near a stage. Automobiles are parked in the center of the street near the stage. In the for...
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Francis Townsend Rally in Wausau

Date: 07 27 1938
Description: Several men are sitting on a raised platform with an awning overhead, and a banner along the front that reads: "Welcome Dr. Townsend." One man is speaking ...
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Marcelli's Sleigh Riders Charity Concert

Date: 12 10 1982
Description: Twelve band members are posing on stage together. Caption reads: :This Monday at Teddy's, 1434 Farwell Ave., the Sleigh Riders will make their first, and p...
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Mexican Day of Independence Celebration

Date: 09 17 1989
Description: A young man and woman are dancing together on a stage. Other dancers and people are sitting at tables in the background. Caption reads: "The La Casa Senior...
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International Designer Fashion Show

Date: 03 23 1979
Description: Two women are posing in the foreground. In the background is a woman modeling clothing while standing on a stage. Caption reads: "FASHION'S OUTLOOK for spr...
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Los Bailarimos Folkloricos de Waukesha

Date: 04 12 1979
Description: Several people in dresses are standing and holding up their skirts while dancing. Caption reads: "A dance group, the Los Bailarimos Folkloricos de Waukesh...
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Technicolor Dreamcoat

Date: 07 14 1989
Description: Ten people posing on stage, in costume. On the curtain behind them is the word Joseph. Caption reads: "TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT — The Village Players of Mukwo...

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