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International Harvester Parade of Progress Fast Hitch Square Dance

Date: 1953
Description: Men in cowboy hats driving International Harvester tractors through an exhibition tent as part of the "Parade of Progress" at the Indiana State Fair as par...
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Musicians at IH Farm Power Revue

Date: 09 1957
Description: Group of musicians performing at International Harvester's 1957-1958 Farm Power Revue exhibit at the World's Conservation Exposition and Plowing Contests, ...
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Chartreuse Seven Band, Wisconsin High School

Date: 05 09 1955
Description: Members of the Wisconsin High School band, named the Chartreuse Seven Band, include Laird Marshall, piano, John Taylor, drummer, Charles Thompson, William ...
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Don Marcouiller, Madison Parochial Schools Band Director

Date: 02 04 1950
Description: Portrait of Don Marcouiller, Madison parochial schools band director, holding a conducting baton.
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Madison Parochial Schools Band Percussion Section

Date: 02 04 1950
Description: Seven boys in the percussion section of the Madison parochial schools band practice on drums and cymbals at Edgewood High School.
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Madison Parochial Schools Band Trombone Section

Date: 02 04 1950
Description: Five boys practice playing trombones in the Madison parochial schools band at Edgewood High School.
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University Houses Memorial Day Parade

Date: 05 30 1950
Description: The University of Wisconsin faculty band led the parade of children of University of Wisconsin faculty living in University Houses at Eagle Heights march i...
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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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U.W. vs. Marquette Football Game

Date: 09 30 1950
Description: U.W. band director Ray Dvorak directs after returning from a two year battle with injuries suffered in a train wreck. He is shown in uniform directing the ...
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Madison VFW Drum and Bugle Corps

Date: 10 13 1950
Description: Group portrait of some of the drummers of Madison VFW Drum and Bugle Corps. They are, back row, Bob Paul, C.R. Starr, Don Amacher, Phil Lottes, Duane Eric...
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Madison VFW Drum and Bugle Corps

Date: 10 13 1950
Description: Portrait of Madison VFW Drum and Bugle Corps officials holding cymbals. They are, from left, Gilbert Dennis, musical director; A.J. Taff, corps president,...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Parade

Date: 07 28 1957
Description: Madison Junior Boy Scout Drum & Bugle Corps march in the pre-Soap Box Derby race parade on East Washington Avenue.
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Wisconsin-Northwestern Football Game

Date: 10 28 1950
Description: The University of Wisconsin stands in formation on the field during halftime of the Wisconsin - Northwestern football game at Camp Randall Stadium.
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Madison West-Kenosha Football Game

Date: 11 02 1950
Description: Two drum majorettes and members of the West High School band perform on the field at halftime of the football game against Kenosha at Breese Stevens Field.
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Wisconsin National Guard Band Concert

Date: 01 12 1951
Description: Warrant Officer Frank W. Koenig of Monroe speaks with guests during an informal open house which included a concert and dance. The event was held by the 32...
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Reedsburg Little League Baseball

Date: 06 15 1951
Description: A parade consisting of a band and baseball players is walking down Main Street to celebrate the opening day of Little League baseball in Reedsburg.
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Madison Soap Box Derby Parade

Date: 07 22 1951
Description: Pre-race parade for Soap Box Derby, going past 151 East Gilman Street.
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Lincoln Nursery School Rythm Band

Date: 10 30 1951
Description: Group portrait of 13 preschool children, sitting and holding rhythm band instruments. There is a Halloween jack-o-lantern placed in the center of the group...
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Wisconsin vs. Indiana Football Game

Date: 11 03 1951
Description: The UW marching band performs in the snow during half time at the Wisconsin vs. Indiana football game.
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Welcome Home Ike

Date: 11 14 1955
Description: President and Mrs Eisenhower stand on a platform at the lower right to speak to the citizens of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, who had turned out to greet him. ...

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