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Ringling Circus Wagon and Clowns

Date: 1910
Description: A Ringling Circus wagon, pulled by a horse, with clowns riding on top, is part of a parade along a city street.
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Outdoor Group Portrait of the Yuba Band

Date: 08 25 1946
Description: Helene Stratman-Thomas and members of the Yuba band, many of whom had played together for forty years: Otto and Wincil Stanek, clarinet; George McGilvery a...
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The Original Cowboy Band

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Description: The Original Cowboy Band poses on the steps of Simmons University in Abeline, Texas. Writing on drum reads: "The Original Cow Boy Band" and writing on bann...
Poster

International Harvester's Ideal Work Spirit

Date: 1916
Description: A poster or signboard titled: "The Right Spirit" depicting five examples of International Harvester employees engaging in recreational and voluntary activi...
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High School Band Plays in Street

Date: 1942
Description: The Elk Mound High School band entertaining farmers as they weigh in loads of scrap at Ausman Implement Company, an International Harvester dealership. The...
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Round-up on C.O.D. Ranch

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Description: View of a round-up on C.O.D. Ranch. In the foreground, cowboys gather around a chuck wagon labeled, "L.N.Y. or K.C.O.D." The members of the Dodge City Band...
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The Original Dodge City Cowboy Band

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Description: Group portrait of the members of the original Dodge City Cowboy Band, organized 1881-1882. Band members hold musical instruments, and a banner stands behin...
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Brass Band at Railroad Depot

Date: 02 26 1915
Description: A brass band led by W.F. Casey, standing at left, welcomes four Alabama Crop Diversification Campaign speakers at a train depot. A train and several buildi...
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Akron Soap Box Derby

Date: 08 1951
Description: Elevated view of citizens of Akron welcoming city champions and visiting celebrities to the All-American Soap Box Derby in front of the Mayflower Hotel. A ...
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Korean War Veterans Memorial of Wisconsin

Date: 1997
Description: Visitors at the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial of Wisconsin.
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Truck Towing Santa Claus Float in Parade

Date: 11 25 1976
Description: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Macy's storefront can be seen in the background. A cream and white International Harvester Scout 4x4 is pulling a float...
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German Band Welcomes Executives

Date: 05 10 1958
Description: John Hartmeyer, left, and John Marhoefer, right, executives at the Marhoefer Packing Co., enjoying the music of a five piece German band during a brief sto...
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Concert for Fleet Admiral C.W. Nimitz and Staff

Date: 05 1945
Description: An outdoor concert for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and his staff at CinCPac/CinCPOA Advanced Headquarters on Guam. Admiral Nimitz is 3rd from the right...
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Fleet Admiral C.W. Nimitz and Staff

Date: 05 1945
Description: The audience laughs or sings at an outdoor concert for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and his staff at CinCPac/CinCPOA Advanced Headquarters on Guam. Admi...
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Rex Magnus Club Entertainment

Date: 10 09 1887
Description: Posed group portrait outdoors of members of the Rex Magnus Club and representatives of the “Press of the United States” whom they are entertaining.
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Exihibition Outdoors in France

Date: 1962
Description: Elevated view of groups of men sitting and eating at round tables, some covered with umbrellas, on a lawn. A truck and a tractor are being exhibited on the...

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