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Robert Harron and D.W. Griffith

Date: 1918
Description: Director D.W. Griffith appears to be adjusting actor Robert Harron's moustache.

Original caption: "Making up Bobbie."

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Lenore Ulric Listening to the Radio

Date: 1922
Description: Broadway star Lenore Ulric, dressed and made-up for the stage, listens to an early portable radio receiver.
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Constance Collier, her Maid, and a Puppy

Date: 1916
Description: English Shakespearian and Broadway actress Constance Collier checks her makeup in a small mirror held by her maid. Collier holds a puppy.
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Marshall Neilan and Ruth Roland

Date: 1912
Description: Scene still with Marshall Neilan, in white shirt, and Ruth Roland in a room crowded with police officers from one of the many silent films they made for Ka...
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Boys in Oriental Costume

Date: 1930
Description: A group portrait of boys and young men in oriental costume and make-up. Most are holding opened hand fans.
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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. Playing the roles...
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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. "End men" in blac...
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Brownies Dressed for a Minstrel Show

Date: 04 23 1952
Description: Six members of Brownie Troop 110 at Our Lady Queen of Peace church dressed for the minstrel show they gave for their mothers.
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Fourth of July ESBMA Parade

Date: 07 04 1952
Description: A clown in the Fourth of July parade sponsored by the East Side Business Men's Association (ESBMA) helps a young girl open her package of candy. The girl i...
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Erika Harold

Date: 05 16 2003
Description: Miss America 2003, Erika Harold, at Valley View Mall, wearing a crown and holding a microphone.
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Jayme Dawicki

Date: 05 2003
Description: Miss Wisconsin 2002, Jayme Dawicki, wears a crown and sits at a table autographing photographs of herself.
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Grantman Barn — Interior

Date: 
Description: Gordan Grantman stands in the barn which was once used by the Paul Dirks family.
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Kiefer Barn

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Description: Leo and Nancy Kiefer, along with children, Ann and Julieanne, live at W1053 Allen Road (Section 27). Nancy's father, Harley Sellnow, and grandfather, Wm Se...
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Lichtenberg Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: Roy and Sandy Lichtenberg have lived in a house across Hwy 28-67 for 39 years.
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Knights of Columbus vs. Zor Shrine Softball Circus

Date: 08 06 1952
Description: A youngster "sneaking in" to see the Knights of Columbus Shrine Softball Circus. A clowning police officer greets him and makes his "admittance" good.
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My Valentine

Date: 
Description: Valentine's Day card showing a male bird standing on a tree branch with a top hat, cane and bouquet of flowers. To the right is a female bird wearing a hat...
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Woman Applying Lipstick in Truck Mirror

Date: 1972
Description: A "Cameo Girl," saleswoman for the Cameo Retail Division of Bestline Incorporated, sitting in the cab and applying lipstick while looking in the driver-sid...
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Mandu the Magician

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Description: Doc Mann of Beloit, Wisconsin, who performed novelty entertainment and "top hat magic" as Mandu the magician.
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Drama Guild Make-up Class

Date: 11 16 1953
Description: Members of the Edgewood High School drama guild make-up class practice the "tricks of the trade." Seated are Patricia Lynch and Mary Alt. Standing are Dian...
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Arrested Woman in Car in Iron County

Date: 08 04 1942
Description: View of a woman as she was loaded into the agent's car after a raid at Rae's Blackhawk Bar. She is hiding her face in her coat.

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