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Costume Party
Group of Caucasian individuals dressed up as African Americans, in blackface and eating watermelon.
Costume Party
1937
Seven people in costumes posed around a bar and holding glasses of beer.
Halloween Parade
October 31, 1977
Thousands of people from the inner city flocked to a Halloween Party given to help keep children off the street during the holiday.
Dane County Amateur Theatrical Group
1923
Nine young people posing on stage. One person is in blackface. Caption reads: "Dane County Wis Amateur theatrical group 1923".
Immigrants with Christmas Tree
A group of immigrants pose in front of a tall Christmas tree at Ellis Island.
Syrian Protestant Group
Nine children and adults posing for a group portrait outdoors. Caption reads: "Syrians. Protestant group."
