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Betty Livesey at the Capitol

Date: 10 08 1928
Description: Five-year-old Betty Livesey pauses for a picture after the "Declaration of Chivalry" ceremony conducted at the 81st annual Capitol Grand Encampment of the ...
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Midwest Shrine Association Officers

Date: 03 01 1947
Description: New officers of the Midwest Shrine Association: Left to right: William J. Dowler, Winnipeg, Canada, president; James G. Peterson, La Crosse, retiring presi...
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Governor Rennebohm

Date: 11 06 1948
Description: Quarter-length portrait of Governor Oscar Rennebohm wearing a "Zor" fez.
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Zor Shrine Potentate's Ball

Date: 11 21 1949
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Rufus F. Wells pose for a portrait as guests of honor at the Zor Shrine Potentates' Ball held at the Hotel Loraine. Mr. Wells is head of the Z...
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Jaycette Fashion Show

Date: 02 26 1951
Description: Mary Davis models a spring hat for the Jaycette fashion show.
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Jaycette Fashion Show

Date: 02 26 1951
Description: Lillian Honeck models a stylish suit in the Jaycette fashion show.
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Shrine Chaplain

Date: 1960
Description: Christ M. Stauffer of Monticello, wearing his Zor Shrine chaplain hat.
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Ku Klux Klan Members

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Description: Two people in robes and hoods standing beneath a triangular flag with an image of a dragon on it. The robes and part of the flag are hand-colored in purple...
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Zor Shriner James Carlson

Date: 07 18 1952
Description: Portrait of James Carlson, member of Zor Shrine, shown wearing his Shriner's fez.
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Wisconsin Elks Association Wives Luncheon

Date: 05 18 1956
Description: Wives of two officers of the Grand Lodge or national organization of the Elks are Mrs. Alfred LaFrance, Racine, wife of the grand esquire of the Grand Lodg...
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Christmas Party for Senior Citizens

Date: 12 17 1959
Description: Portrait of four senior citizens, among the over five-hundred who attended the Christmas party put on by Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Left to right are ...
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Man Wearing Odd Fellows Regalia

Date: 1890
Description: Three-quarter length studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of an unidentified man standing and resting his arm on the back of an upholstered chair...
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John Cato, Shriner

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Description: Seated portrait of John Cato, wearing a Shriner fez and medal, in Sid's front room. He is sitting in front of a Buddha head in high relief. There is a Japa...
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John Cato, Shriner

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Description: Waist-up profile portrait of John Cato, a Shriner, seated in Sid Boyum's kitchen. Cato is wearing a top hat, Shriner medallions, and a collar.
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John Cato, Shriner

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Description: Portrait of John Cato, a Shriner, in Sid Boyum's front room, wearing a Zembo Temple fez and black formal suit. He is in front of a Buddha relief on the wal...
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John Cato, Shriner

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Description: Portrait of John Cato, a Shriner, wearing a top hat, formal black suit and large chain necklace with a medallion. He is sitting in Sid Boyum's front room i...
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Dane County American Legion Forty-and-Eight Banquet

Date: 03 28 1954
Description: Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Meek of Lodi cut short a Texas honeymoon, after their marriage March 15, to attend the Annual Dane County American Legion 40-and-8 banqu...
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Studio Portrait of Geda Severson at Eastern Star "Gypsy Party"

Date: 01 18 1927
Description: Full-length studio portrait of Geda (Gyda) Severson standing next to a chair in front of a painted backdrop. She is wearing a long, dark skirt, a light blo...
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How a Zor Shrine Clown Makes Up His Face

Date: 04 29 1954
Description: Zor Shrine clown J. Leigh's finished face with what would be a red nose. Leigh is also in full costume with hat and shirt.
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40 and 8 Convention

Date: 07 15 1954
Description: Edward H. Vogt taking a bite out of his sandwich aboard his American Legion Voiture's "locomotive," number 738 for Fond du Lac County.

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