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Turpin, Hiers and Pollard at Licari's

Date: 09 23 1932
Description: Three entertainers, Ben Turpin, Walter Hiers, and Snub Pollard, at J.R. Licari & Sons, 767 W. Washington. Greenbush Walter is filling Snub's cigarette ligh...
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Dwarves Play Miniature Golf

Date: 11 02 1930
Description: A woman is putting while three other dwarves, or little people, are watching at the indoor Evergreen Miniature Golf Course, 26-28 N. Carroll Street.
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George Forrester at Ringling Circus

Date: 1953
Description: Madison Mayor, George Forrester, seated in the front row of the audience at the Ringling Brothers Circus. Clowns entertain the children seated near Forrest...
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Jack Dempsey at Park Hotel

Date: 01 24 1951
Description: Three smiling men are posing in a pretend boxing stance at the Park Hotel. On the right is former world heavy weight boxing champion, Jack Dempsey. On the ...
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Knights of Columbus vs. Zor Shrine Softball Game

Date: 08 06 1952
Description: Clowns surround Mayor George Forster, sitting the the driver's seat of a car, during the Knights of Columbus Shrine Softball Circus event.
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Cowboy Eddie and Friends

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Description: Madison television personality Howie Olson (right) with Cowboy Eddie and his friend magician Ben Bergor.
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Camels' Day at Vilas Zoo

Date: 07 11 1954
Description: Frank Wheeler of Muscoda, a 103-year-old member of the Zor Shrine Temple, takes a camel ride during the annual Camels' Day at Vilas Zoo. The event was spon...
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Wisconsin State Journal's Club Clinic

Date: 09 25 1956
Description: LeRoy Luberg, assistant to University of Wisconsin president E.B. Fred, and Jesse Briese of Madison take part in a skit during the Club Clinic, a program f...
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Wisconsin State Bowling Association Meeting

Date: 01 17 1960
Description: Mayor Ivan Nestingen (center) posing with a bowling ball in his hands before throwing a strike while throwing out the first ball. On the left is Pat Lynaug...
Manuscript

International Brotherhood of Magicians Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of Ring 31 of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, with the seal of the IBM and a cartoon by Wayne D. Peterson (?) of Ben Bergor with a r...

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