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Winifred Bundy and Bill Morgan

Date: 08 04 2004
Description: Winifred Bundy, secretary of the School of Music at UW-Madison, and her uncle, Bill Morgan. Both recorded for song collector Helene Stratman-Thomas.
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Lap Robe and Phonographic Records

Date: 2003
Description: Lap robe and phonographic records in the Quinney farmhouse attic.
Poster

"Dan Deacon and Ensemble" Concert Poster

Date: 05 04 2009
Description: Three-color silkscreen printed concert poster advertising "WORT & True Endeavors Present Dan Deacon and Ensemble with Future Islands & Teeth Mountain" at t...
Poster

"Dan Deacon, No Age, Deerhunter" Concert Poster

Date: 08 06 2009
Description: Three-color silkscreen printed concert poster advertising the "Dan Deacon, No Age, Deerhunter" round robin concert at the University of Wisconsin-Madison M...
Photograph

Smart Studios

Date: 11 2010
Description: Interior view of Smart Studios. Smart Studios was a recording studio located on East Washington Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin. It was set up in 1983 by Butc...
Historical Essay

Polka Rhythms Bandstand

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Bandstand used by Chad Przybylski and his Polka Rhythms of Pulaski, Wisconsin, from c. 1980 until 2003. (Museum object #2003.10.1)
Historical Essay

Butch Vig's Original Drum Set

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Drum kit used by Viroqua, Wisconsin, native Butch Vig when he played with the bands Spooner, Fire Town, and the Grammy-nominated Garbage. (Museum object)
Historical Essay

Paul, Les, 1915-2009

Legendary Guitarist and Electronics Innovator
Learn about Les Paul, pioneer of the solid-body guitar and innovator in recording techniques.
Photograph

Solidarity

Date: 08 2013
Description: A group of men and women gathered outdoors to protest the restriction of civil rights at the Wisconsin State Capitol at noontime. Three people are playing ...
Photograph

Afternoon Jazz at the Coliseum Bar

Date: 10 2013
Description: View from behind of a crowd of men and women sitting at tables watching three musicians. One man is playing the piano, another man is playing a stand up ba...
Photograph

By the Sweet By and By

Date: 05 2014
Description: Close-up of a grand piano and old sheets of music in the historical house of the musician Joseph P. Webster. A vase of flowers is on top of the piano behin...
Photograph

Waterfront Festival

Date: 06 2014
Description: View from behind of an audience of men and women standing, or sitting in folding chairs, in front of a large stage. Four men are playing guitars, bass, and...
Photograph

On Stage

Date: 07 2014
Description: Shannon McNally is standing on a stage under a tent at the annual La Fete de Marquette Festival, playing guitar and singing roots and blues songs. She is a...
Photograph

Sun Studio in Memphis

Date: 12 22 2014
Description: A red and blue neon sign in a window with Venetian blinds reads: "Memphis Recording Service." Behind the window is a cardboard cutout of three men leaning ...

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