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Interior of Pond House

Date: 1920
Description: Interior view of home, perhaps taken through an open window. The sash and sill are in the foreground. A woman is sitting on the piano bench in front of a g...
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Mendota Beach School

Date: 1922
Description: View from front of classroom of children sitting in desks at the elementary school health program, blowing their noses.
Drawing

Barman — Philip

Date: 1932
Description: Philip bartending at The Bath Club.
Photograph

Dressing up the Dog

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Description: A girl sits in a rocking chair as a young woman commands a dog who is dressed in dark clothing to sit. A piano or organ is in the background.
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McCormick Reaper Works "Rest Room"

Date: 1899
Description: Two women sitting in the "rest room" at the McCormick Reaper Works. A piano is in the background.
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The Overbys in their Parlor

Date: 1916
Description: Mr. and Mrs. Simon Overby at home in their parlor with books, family portraits, and an organ with sheet music. Mr. Overby sits in a chair with a cane and a...
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Holy Redeemer School Orchestra

Date: 06 09 1943
Description: Holy Redeemer School orchestra members posing with their instruments in front of and on a stage.
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Edgewood High School Glee Club

Date: 12 16 1942
Description: Edgewood High School, 1000 Edgewood Avenue, Glee Club performing, on stage.
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Pageant Cast

Date: 11 08 1937
Description: Group portrait of east side elementary and high school students on stage at East High School rehearsing for a pageant called "The Children" to be presented...
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Mount Zion Baptist and St. Paul's A.M.E. Choirs

Date: 04 11 1937
Description: Group portrait of African American choirs from Mount Zion Baptist Church and St. Paul's A.M.E. Church, taken at Mount Zion, 548 W. Johnson Street. (?) Top...
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Three Children and Piano in Trailer

Date: 07 08 1936
Description: Interior view of Forbes Meagher trailer, with older child playing piano and two younger children watching.
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Dieder Family

Date: 07 04 1936
Description: Group portrait of five adults standing behind four adults who are sitting on a sofa in a living room. All of the adults are members of the Dieder family. A...
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Emerson School Eye Testing

Date: 02 11 1935
Description: Woman pointing at chart and one child showing which way the E is pointing for Emerson School eye examinations. A piano is in the background.
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East Junior High School Play Cast

Date: 11 28 1934
Description: Group portrait of East Junior High School play cast, in costume on stage for the play "Plymouth Rock."
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East Side High School Play Cast & Scenery

Date: 11 23 1934
Description: Cast of eight actors on the stage set with living room including piano, sofa, chairs, French windows, fireplace.
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East Junior High School Operetta Cast

Date: 05 04 1934
Description: Group portrait of the entire East Junior High School operetta cast in costume on stage with Dutch / Holand scenery.
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East Junior High School Operetta Scenery with Players

Date: 05 04 1934
Description: Scene from East Junior High School operetta with thirteen actors in costume on stage and Dutch / Holand scenery.
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Madison Central High Band and Orchestra

Date: 05 07 1933
Description: Elevated view of the combined Madison Central High School Band and Orchestra under the proscenium arch.
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Central High School Orchestra

Date: 04 26 1933
Description: Elevated view of the Central High School orchestra on stage, with a few observers.
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Mrs. Ogg's Tea Party

Date: 11 14 1931
Description: Women posing at Mrs. Emma Ogg's tea party, a benefit for the scholarship fund of the University League, 1715 Kendall Avenue. L-R: Dorothy Fellows, Flora Ri...

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