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1st Legion Band

Date: 1920
Description: 1st Legion Band.
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Zor Shrine German Band

Date: 1930
Description: A maestro leads shriner musicians from the Zor Shrine German Band as they play their instruments on the steps of the Masonic Temple on Wisconsin Avenue.
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Composite of the 15th Army Corps Band

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Description: Composite of tintype portrait plates of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps Band.
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1st Brigade Band in "Current Opinion"

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Description: Ist Brigade, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps Band shown in an advertisement in an issue of "Current Opinion" for "Photographic History of the Civil War".
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2nd Wisconsin Infantry Band

Date: 1861
Description: The brass band of the 2nd Wisconsin Infantry. In the past, the leader in the picture was identified as Hazard W. Titus, but it is likely that this photogr...
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General Blunt's Headquarter Band

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Description: General Blunt's Headquarter Band, members of the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry who were massacred and burnt by the guerilla Quantrell at Baxter Springs, Kansas.
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Menominee Indian Band

Date: 1948
Description: Menominee Indian Band playing at the Wisconsin Centennial Year Kick-off Ceremony in the Wisconsin State Capitol. They played a one hour concert in the morn...
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The Original Cowboy Band

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Description: The Original Cowboy Band poses on the steps of Simmons University in Abeline, Texas. Writing on drum reads: "The Original Cow Boy Band" and writing on bann...
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Clear Lake High School Band in front of School

Date: 1930
Description: The band poses for a group portrait, most likely in front of a school building; the boys are dressed in uniform and are holding their instruments. Gaylord ...
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Tomah Indian School Band

Date: 1911
Description: Group portrait of the Tomah Indian School Band in uniform, holding their instruments.
Postcard

Luell's Orchestra

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Description: Indoor group portrait in front of a painted backdrop of Luell's Orchestra consisting of five men. Each member holds an instrument and there are several oth...
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Willie McGee Rally

Date: 1952
Description: An unidentified rally in support of the rights of Willie McGee who was convicted of raping a white woman in 1945. His case attracted the attention of many ...
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African American Labor Leaders

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Description: Banquet for African-American delegates to the convention of the Alabama State Industrial Union Council.
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Salvation Army Home and Band

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Description: Front view of the Salvation Army home. The band is assembled in front of the home, holding instruments.
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The 316th Regimental Band

Date: 1918
Description: A view of the 316th Regimental Band marching down a dirt road at Camp Meade, established in 1917, with soldiers training and military buildings in the back...
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The 316th Regimental Band

Date: 1918
Description: The 316th Regimental Band marching down a dirt path at Camp Meade, established in 1917. Telephone poles are visible in the background.
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Camp Devens

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Description: A formation of uniformed men holding musical instruments in a field at Camp Devens, established in 1917.
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Farmers' Day

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Description: Elevated view of crowds of people and cars in the street on Farmers' Day. Caption reads: "Farmers' Day, Somerset, PA."
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Hotel Agua Caliente

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Description: View of a band and dancers at Hotel Agua Caliente, opened in 1928 and dedicated by Wayne McAllister in Tijuana, Mexico. Guests sit at dining tables on the ...
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The Brau Haus

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Description: Interior of the Brau Haus, a German-American Rathskeller. A German band wearing costumes stands on the small stage at the restaurant, some holding musical...

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