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Karl Dane and chorus girls publicity still

Date: 02 05 1927
Description: Karl Dane, wearing the U.S. Army sergeant's costume for the 1927 film "Rookies," shows how he towers over four chorus girls in an MGM publicity still.
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We Saw You at YWCA Garden Tea

Date: 06 14 1960
Description: Four members of the Madison Folk Dancers, part of the YWCA dance program, perform at the YWCA garden tea in an annual benefit for the World Fellowship Fund...
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Montgomery Ward Open House Square Dance

Date: 09 13 1960
Description: John and Mary Bierlein participate in the square dance at the Westgate Shopping Center as part of a Montgomery Ward open house.
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Studio Portrait of Two European American Children

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Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of two European American girls posed standing and holding hands. They are both wearing matching, light-color...
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Madison Theater Guild Presents Carousel

Date: 03 22 1961
Description: Three dancers rehearse for their roles in the Madison Theater Guild's production of "Carousel". On the left is Yvette Birs, who plays the lead dance role o...
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Swan Dance

Date: 1929
Description: Ho-Chunk women perform the Swan Dance. There is a group of men sitting in a circle next to them.
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Chi Rho Club for High School Students

Date: 11 18 1945
Description: Carol Lueptow, instructor at Arthur Murray School of Dancing, teaches "the Mambo" to two Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church youth. Judy Murray and Tim...
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Peter and the Wolf Cast

Date: 11 29 1954
Description: Group portrait of the principal characters for a presentation of "Peter and the Wolf" by the Madison Civic Symphony orchestra and the Kathryn Hubbard dance...
Photograph

Mapleleaf Parade

Date: 09 2013
Description: Oktoberfest frolickers on parade during the Mapleleaf Parade on 2nd Street. Carie Ann (Schlichenmeyer) Finch and man in the foreground are wearing ethnic c...
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Dancer with Children on Dance Floor

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Description: Jesus Avila of Ballet Folklorico in a sombrero and suit with side-seam decoration on the trousers claps and dances with children in a gymnasium, probably a...
Book or Pamphlet

Family Party Flyer — North Dakota

Date: 1950
Description: Inside of flyer featuring the performers at the family party held at Williston Armory in Williston, North Dakota and sponsored by the Erickson Implement Co...
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University of Wisconsin Haresfoot Club Show

Date: 03 30 1961
Description: University of Wisconsin Haresfoot Club Show returns to Madison from a six-day tour with its 1961 production, "Wonderful Show No.2." Haresfoot features in i...
Poster

"Mi primera novia" (My First Girlfriend) Film Poster

Date: 1965
Description: Argentine film poster. Large, illustrated image of a man's head floating at the top with other smaller figures surrounding him. A band is playing on the le...
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Annual "Doll Dance" Held by the Madison Area Square Dance Council

Date: 11 24 1961
Description: Members of the Madison Area Square Dance Council practice for the 11th annual "Doll Dance" held at Monona Grove School to gather dolls and stuffed toys for...
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Choreographer Rehearsing U.W. Dancers

Date: 07 24 1962
Description: A candid portrait of New York City choreographer William Burdick with a pencil in his hand.
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Empty Stocking Fund Television Benefit Show

Date: 11 30 1963
Description: Sandra Lea rehearsing for her ballerina performance on the long television benefit for the Empty Stocking Fund on WISC-TV, co-sponsored by the Wisconsin St...
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Dancing Canepas Family

Date: 12 29 1964
Description: Posing in a line are the "Dancing Canepas, composed of Tony and Alberta Canepas and their eleven children. They are planning to open a Madison branch of th...
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Members of Virginiua Johnson's Creative Dance Class

Date: 04 27 1965
Description: Members of Virginia Johnson's creative dance class practice their dance moves on the gymnasium of Midvale School, 502 Caromar Drive. They will give a demon...
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Four Couples on the Stage of the Opera House

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Description: Slightly elevated view of four couples, dressed in late eighteenth century costumes, on the stage of the Fuller Opera House. They are posing as if they are...
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Four Women on Stage at the Opera House

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Description: Slightly elevated view of four women in flowing, classical dresses dancing on the stage of the Fuller Opera House. Behind them is a painted backdrop.

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