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"Masks" Layout for the Wrights

Date: 03 26 1941
Description: Portrait of the Wrights (possibly E. Henry & Evelyn M. Wright), a dance team, and their original personality masks.
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Clyde Cook in Costume

Date: 11 27 1931
Description: Copy photograph of Actor Clyde Cook in costume, for the RKO Orpheum Theatre, with a signature that reads "Blosey, Chicago."
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Nakoma 12th Night Party

Date: 01 07 1950
Description: View of a Home Talent Comedy performance by Charles C. Bradley, imitating Helen Morgan and singing to Mae Zimmerman of 311 North Frances Street. The backgr...
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Nakoma 12th Night Party

Date: 01 07 1950
Description: Nakoma 12th Night Party "O You Beautiful Doll" chorus line. From left to right are: D'Arcy Timmons, 938 Waban Hill; Joan Roby, 3810 Cherokee Drive; Jennie ...
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Butterbeans and Suzy

Date: 1962
Description: Jodie "Butterbeans" Edwards and his wife "Suzy," a vaudeville comedy act. After Suzy died in 1962, Edwards continued to tour until the time of his death in...
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Dick DeYoung

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Description: Professional magician Dick DeYoung of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on a stage with three other people. DeYoung had over five decades of experience as a club and s...
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Gold Dust Twins

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Description: The Gold Dust Twins were a popular comedy-musical act that toured in the Midwest during the 1950s. The two men sang, danced, and performed banjo music, as ...
Book or Pamphlet

Free Family Party Flyer — Menomonie

Date: 1950
Description: Inside spread of flyer announcing a free family party in Menomonie, Wisconsin sponsored by International Harvester dealer Richartz Implement Company. Photo...
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Woman's Club of Madison Vaudeville Show

Date: 11 26 1958
Description: Three lady dancers at the Vaudeville show at a meeting of the Woman's Club of Madison. They are Gladys Homer, Beulah Kosak, and Mary Shattuck.
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Woman's Club of Madison Vaudeville Show

Date: 11 26 1958
Description: Two participants in the vaudeville show at a meeting of the Woman's Club of Madison admire a poster for one of the acts. They are Marie Oakey and Grace Liv...
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Woman's Club of Madison Vaudeville Show

Date: 11 26 1958
Description: Three women perform in a comedy sketch during the vaudeville show at a meeting of the Woman's club of Madison. They are Amy Melby, Alma Beyer, and Mrs. Nor...

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