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Mrs. Brithe Lothe and Mrs. Hannah Haug

Date: 08 10 1946
Description: Mrs. Brithe Lothe, age 75, and Mrs. Hannah Haug, singers of Norwegian folk songs. Behind them are two quilts or rugs hanging over what may be porch railing...
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Mrs. A.C.G. Gysbers Scholten

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Description: Mrs. A.C.G. Gysbers Scholten, who sang Dutch songs for collector Helene Stratman-Thomas.
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Folk Singer

Date: 1941
Description: Unidentified folk singer sitting on a stack of logs and holding a pipe. Possibly recorded in Waushara County in 1941, where many lumberjacks were recorded.
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Young Woman Singers on Staircase

Date: 12 1947
Description: Three young woman singers in formal dresses standing on the staircase at the Madison Club, 5 East Wilson. Taken for the Wisconsin State Journal Youth
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Opera Singer Kirsten Flagstad and Her Daughter

Date: 09 12 1949
Description: One of the greatest names in opera, soprano Kirsten Flagstad, seated, is pictured with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur W. (Else) Dusenberry, 4327 Regent Street. ...
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Luther Memorial Chapel Choir Members

Date: 12 10 1949
Description: Meta Church, Charles Postel, and Ronald Anderson, members of the Luther Memorial Church chapel choir, wearing robes while posing next to a painting of an a...
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Shorewood Hills Community League Minstrel Show

Date: 10 26 1951
Description: The "Old South" came to life as the Shorewood Hills Community League presented its minstrel show to Shorewood Hills residents and guests. Seated at the pia...
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Blackhawk Country Club Gay 90's Party

Date: 07 21 1953
Description: Musical entertainment at the Blackhawk Country Club Gay 90's party. Helen Nichols is accompanying a trio on the piano. Singers are, left to right: Dr. L.R...
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Zonta Style Show

Date: 09 07 1953
Description: Vera Weikel Adams, a lyrico-spinto soprano, sits at a piano during the Zonta Style Show. Adams sang two groups of songs during the show.
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Philharmonic Chorus Members

Date: 05 14 1956
Description: Catharine McClosky, first, second and third grade teacher at the Waubesa School near McFarland, standing in her classroom. She is also a member of the Phil...
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Eddie Cantor Applying Blackface Makeup

Date: 08 03 1946
Description: Eddie Cantor standing in front of a mirror applying blackface makeup.
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Chetek Opera House Poster

Date: 09 17
Description: Poster advertising a concert and dance at the Chetek Opera House on September 17th. Featured artists are The Rindlisbachers, Berith Rokstad, and the Skarni...

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