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Minstrel Show Actors

Date: 02 28 1933
Description: Minstrel show actors, sitting on stage, in costume and blackface with a small orchestra sitting below, at Luther Memorial Church, 1023 University Avenue.
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Howard Metzger's Orchestra

Date: 01 09 1933
Description: Howard Metzger leading the Howard Metzger's recording orchestra who are sitting on a stage behind music stands, holding instruments. The stage is decorated...
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Tony Salerno's Gypsy Melodians

Date: 08 23 1932
Description: Anthony "Tony" Salerno's Gypsy Melodians posing at WIBA studios. Tony is leaning against the piano with his violin. Other Melodians are Otto Heinz, piano; ...
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West High School Students

Date: 05 20 1932
Description: Group portrait of West High School students (Phi Bi Chem ?) on a picnic at Olin Park. Three students are holding musical instruments.
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Olsen & Johnson Milking Cows

Date: 04 16 1932
Description: Olson & Johnson milking cows in front of the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, promoting their show "Atrocities of 1932."
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West High School Band

Date: 04 22 1932
Description: Group portrait of West High School band. Taken outside on the Regent Street side steps of the school.
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Aunt Mary's Radio Juniors

Date: 03 29 1932
Description: Group portrait of WIBA's "Aunt Mary's Radio Juniors" members with Uncle Johnny and Bill. Formerly known as "Radio Juniors." Sponsored by Aunt Mary's Corn T...
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West High School Orchestra

Date: 05 25 1931
Description: West High School orchestra on stage with director.
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Band in front of Orpheum Theatre

Date: 04 25 1931
Description: Capitol Times Boys Band in uniform with intruments standing in front of the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. Marquee says "Our Gang Stars — in Person, Sc...
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Capitol Times Boys Band

Date: 04 25 1931
Description: Elevated view of the Capitol Times Boys Band in uniform, with instruments, on stage at the Orpheum Theatre.
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Interior of the Log Cabin Bratwurst Restaurant

Date: 02 25 1931
Description: Interior of the Log Cabin Bratwurst restaurant, located at 529 1/2 State Street.
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RKOlians Orchestra at WISJ

Date: 12 14 1930
Description: RKOlians orchestra at WISJ radio station. Ten members with some holding instruments. This was a benefit for the Empty Stocking Fund.
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Female Singers at WISJ

Date: 12 30 1930
Description: Bessie and Bata Kappelle singing at WISJ radio station in front of microphone with Ole Olsen & Chic Johnson. The woman on the left is holding a ukulele. Th...
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Olson & Johnson at WISJ

Date: 12 14 1930
Description: Ole Olsen & Chic Johnson at WISJ radio station in front of microphone, with one of them holding a violin. John Sharnberg, manager of Orpheum Theatre is sta...
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WIBA "Harvesters" Orchestra

Date: 12 09 1930
Description: WIBA's "Harvesters" orchestra, wearing tuxedos, gathers for a group portrait behind two grand pianos at the WIBA studios.
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WIBA Orchestra

Date: 12 05 1930
Description: WIBA "Harvester's" orchestra, all sitting except the Bass player who is standing.
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Pianos in the WIBA Studio

Date: 12 05 1930
Description: Tuxedo-clad pianists sitting at twin Baldwin grand pianos in a WIBA studio.
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I.O.O.F. Band

Date: 11 03 1930
Description: Group portrait of the I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) band in uniform, taken in Odd Fellows Hall.
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Playing the RCA Victor Theremin

Date: 10 17 1930
Description: Charlotte Hilton playing the Victor Theremin musical instrument invented by Leon Theremin, at the Ludlow Radio Company store, 116 N. Fairchild Street.
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Parade of the Knights Templar

Date: 10 14 1930
Description: Elevated view of the Knights Templar parade south on Carroll Street during the Wisconsin Commandery convention.

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