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Madison Turnverein Acrobats

Date: 06 22 1933
Description: Twelve boys and girls, coached by J.C. Haberman, in an acrobatic/gymnastic pose at the Madison Turners Hall, 21 South Butler Street. They performed seven "...
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Beechnut Gum Girls

Date: 1935
Description: Beechnut Gum girls, posed in front of an automobile, promoting the product for a national advertising campaign.
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Italian Workingmen's Club

Date: 10 31 1935
Description: Group of people posing in Halloween costumes at the Italian Workingmen's Club at 914 Regent Street in the Greenbush neighborhood.
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Fall Festival Entertainers

Date: 09 08 1930
Description: Four women are playing banjos in the McVicar Photo Service Booth at the 1930 East Side Businessman's Association (ESBMA) Fall Festival.
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Hommel's New Store

Date: 06 29 1932
Description: Hommel's Star Food Store at 606 S. Park Street, with promotional truck in front of store, and children looking on. Vehicle (Ballyhoo Truck) has a painted s...
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Christopher Columbus Play

Date: 11 28 1933
Description: Four children in costume surround a cardboard cutout of a sailing ship for a play about Christopher Columbus. The play was performed at Longfellow School, ...
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Shawl Pageant

Date: 03 16 1934
Description: Woman's Club Shawl pageant with Mrs. Rose Incorvino, Mrs. Jenni Parisi, Mrs. Annie Nania, and Mrs. Lousa Audini, dressed in Italian shawls, Greenbush.
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Doctor of Laffs

Date: 09 27 1930
Description: Man in a tophat, suit, and cape holding a doctor's bag. His hat reads: "Doctor of Laffs."
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Corben Airplane and Circus Performers

Date: 07 29 1933
Description: A group of circus performers pose outdoors with a Corben airplane. The tall Man is Jack Earle, and one of the little people is probably Lia Graf.
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Madison Turnverein

Date: 05 31 1939
Description: View from balcony of Madison Turnverein men and women performing in a circle formation at Turner Hall, 21 South Butler Street.
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Spanish Play at Bascom Theatre

Date: 03 14 1939
Description: Cast of University of Wisconsin Spanish department play on stage at Bascom Hall Theatre.
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Spanish Dept. Play Cast

Date: 12 09 1938
Description: Group portrait of University of Wisconsin Spanish Department play cast in costumes on stage at Bascom Hall.
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Women in Halloween Costumes

Date: 10 24 1938
Description: Group portrait of nine women posing indoors in Halloween costumes. 119 N. Butler Street.
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Dance Couple in Folk Costume

Date: 10 28 1938
Description: Portrait of a male and a female dancer in folk costume, striking a pose. Taken for Hazel Conlon School of Dance.
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Tap Dancers

Date: 10 28 1938
Description: Five couples in folk costumes wearing tap dance shoes.
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Tap Dancers

Date: 10 28 1938
Description: Five couples wearing folk costumes and tap shoes posing in front of a mirror for the Hazel Conlon School of the Dance.
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Acacia Fraternity Bowery Party

Date: 03 26 1938
Description: Acacia fraternity "Bowery" party, with couples in costume. There are many commercial posters and advertising on the wall in the background.
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Playcast on Bascom Theatre Stage

Date: 04 05 1938
Description: University of Wisconsin French House play cast for Moliere's "Le Malade Imaginaire" on Bascom Theatre Stage.
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Acrobatic Formation

Date: 03 10 1938
Description: Acrobats in formation, on stage with 15 participants holding various pieces of athletic equipment.
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"Beware of Fire" Play Cast

Date: 10 06 1937
Description: Outdoor group portrait of Draper School sixth grade students dressed in costumes for "Beware of Fire" play for fire prevention week.

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