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Fashion Model in Front of Carillon Tower

Date: 08 13 1940
Description: Manchester's Department Store model modeling a dress, hat, and purse in front of the Carillon Tower on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
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University of Wisconsin Band Reunion

Date: 06 21 1935
Description: A reunion of eight members of the 1915 University of Wisconsin world's fair band with their instruments, director Charles Mann, and current (in 1935) U.W. ...
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First Radiophone Band

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Description: The first radiophone band in the United States marches on the Universtiy of Wisconsin campus.
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University of Wisconsin Cheerleader

Date: 1903
Description: A male cheerleader with megaphone leading the crowd at a University of Wisconsin football (?) game. The band performs at the front of the crowd.
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Boy Scouts Honor Lincoln

Date: 02 11 1947
Description: Madison Boy Scouts and their leader pay tribute to Abraham Lincoln on his birthday by placing a wreath at the foot of the statue on Bascom Hill. Dick Feldt...
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Wisconsin Centennial Parade

Date: 05 29 1948
Description: Wisconsin Centennial Parade. On the street is the University of Wisconsin Bands bass drum on wheels with a depiction of Paul Bunyan on the side. In the bac...
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University of Iowa's Scottish Hilanders

Date: 11 13 1949
Description: The University of Iowa's Scottish Hilanders marching band wearing kilts and bear fur hats while standing on the sidelines at Camp Randal Stadium.
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University Houses Memorial Day Parade

Date: 05 30 1950
Description: The University of Wisconsin faculty band led the parade of children of University of Wisconsin faculty living in University Houses at Eagle Heights march i...
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Geoff Cook and Others Playing Guitars

Date: 1970
Description: Geoff Cook, wearing suit jacket, and other unidentified individuals, sit on the ground at library mall playing guitars.
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Geoff Cook and Others Playing Guitars

Date: 1970
Description: Geoff Cook, wearing suit jacket, and other unidentified individuals, sit on library mall playing guitars.
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African-American Man Drumming

Date: 1970
Description: An African-American man plays a djembe-like drum, with other people relaxing in the background on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Terrac...
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African-American Man Drumming

Date: 1970
Description: An African-American man plays a djembe-like drum, with other people relaxing in the background on the University of Wisconsin-Madison Memorial Union Terrac...
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UW Band Trumpeters at Train Station

Date: 12 23 1952
Description: Seven U.W. Band members play " California Here We Come" on imported English fanfare trumpets decorated with a red satin Wisconsin banner. They are standing...
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University of Wisconsin Concert Band

Date: 06 04 1960
Description: Raymond F. Dvorak, center, University of Wisconsin bands director, conducting the concert band at pre-commencement exercises on the Memorial Union Terrace.
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Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs

Date: 1896
Description: View across railroad tracks towards a group of glee, banjo and mandolin club members posing in front of a University of Wisconsin banner on the Chicago and...
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UW Madison Marching Band Practice

Date: 09 12 1979
Description: The University of Wisconsin-Madison band director Mike Leckrone watching the marching band during a practice session.
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Music Rings Out from Campus

Date: 07 13 1957
Description: Teenagers walking on the sidewalk with tennis racquets as well as musical instruments as they head for Wisconsin High School to attend the University of Wi...
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U.W. Marching Band Practicing Prior to Game Day

Date: 09 27 1957
Description: Members of the U.W. marching band practicing the half-time show prior to the U.W. vs. Marquette football game. They are in formation in the center of the g...
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Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Purchases Sherman Tank

Date: 04 15 1958
Description: Delta Sigma Pi fraternity purchased a used 33-ton Sherman tank from Camp McCoy for use at a spring fraternity "tank party". The fraternity's Dixieland orch...
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Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Purchases Sherman Tank

Date: 04 15 1958
Description: Debbie Duncan, University of Wisconsin student from Batavia, IL, christens "Rosebud I", a used 33-ton Sherman tank, with a bottle of beer at Ed's Service S...

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