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Do-nut Queen Advertisement

Date: 10 17 1944
Description: Donut queen posed for advertising campaign. The female model is holding a box of donuts and is sitting on a large clock bearing the slogan: "It's Always Do...
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R.J. Thomas Playing Santa Claus

Date: 12 21 1947
Description: R.J. Thomas playing Santa Claus for children of Allis-Chalmers strikers. "Santa Claus Has Come To Town: You may not know it but that's UAW-CIO Vice-Pres...
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Steelworkers Costume Party

Date: 12 20 1947
Description: Members of Local 1114, United Steelworkers of America (Harnischfeger Corporation) at a holiday costume party.
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Steelworkers Costume Party Winners

Date: 11 08 1947
Description: Prize winners at a costume dance sponsored by Local 1114, United Steelworkers of America (Harnischfeger Corporation).
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Rennebohm Christmas Party

Date: 12 12 1944
Description: Group portrait of children and a few adults, dressed in coats and hats, posed with a man dressed as Santa Claus, at Rennebohms Drugstore #12, 2526 Monroe S...
Poster

World War II Victory Garden Poster

Date: 1943
Description: International Harvester poster promoting "Victory Gardens" and war bonds. Features an illustration of a family working in a field while the father shakes h...
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Tracy Plays Doolittle

Date: 1944
Description: Spencer Tracy as Jimmy Doolittle in a B-25 during a scene from "Thirty-Seconds Over Tokyo" (MGM 1944).
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"Dive Bomber" Helmet

Date: 1941
Description: A publicity still of Fred MacMurray from "Dive Bomber" (WB, 1941) in which a crew member is adjusting the helmet of MacMurray's pressurized flight suit. Be...
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Women Circus Drummers

Date: 1942
Description: Five women drummers with the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Circus posing with striped drums. They are wearing band uniforms, including large hats to...
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Three Pairs of Twins and Mr. Ripp

Date: 03 16 1946
Description: Group portrait of three sets of girl twins (Jean and Janette Heinz, Julia and Elizabeth Kalscheur and Arline and Irene Ripp), wearing plaid shirts, and Mr....
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Holy Redeemer School Play Cast

Date: 12 23 1945
Description: Group portrait of "Donkey and Star" play cast in Biblical costume at Holy Redeemer School, 140 West Johnson.
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Holy Redeemer School Cast

Date: 12 23 1945
Description: Group portrait of "Donkey and Star" play cast in Biblical costume, depicting Nativity scene with angels and harpist at Holy Redeemer School, 140 West Johns...
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Children at Christmas Party

Date: 12 24 1945
Description: Group portrait of children wearing winter coats and boots, who have received Christmas gifts at a party sponsored by the Rennebohm's drug stores.
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Norwegian-American Society

Date: 05 18 1945
Description: Norwegian-American Society members in costume on stage at Central High School with United States and Norwegian flags and Norwegian coat of arms.
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Holy Redeemer School Play

Date: 05 20 1945
Description: Students play cast in costume on stage at Holy Redeemer Catholic School 140 West Johnson Street.
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Edgewood High School

Date: 05 21 1945
Description: Students play cast in costume on stage at Edgewood High School, 2209 Monroe Street.
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Edgewood High School Play Cast

Date: 04 13 1945
Description: Three student actors in a play scene on stage at Edgewood High School.
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Nativity Play Cast

Date: 12 17 1944
Description: Nativity play cast in costume on stage at Holy Redeemer School, 140 West Johnson Street.
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Office Christmas Party

Date: 12 22 1944
Description: Group portrait of ten employees of the Rennebohm's drugstore #12 at 2526 Monroe Street, posed at a Christmas party with Santa Claus.
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Eagle's Drill Team

Date: 01 18 1945
Description: Elevated view of Fraternal Order of Eagles drill team in costume forming the letter "F" in an auditorium.

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