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Peggy King Orchestra
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Peggy King, standing with trumpet, and her orchestra, eight women on stage with instruments and music stands. They played for the Dane County Red Cross dance at the Hotel Loraine on April 12th, 1947.
March 22, 1947
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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