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Aunt Mary Gives a "Corn-top Bread" Lunch
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Aunt Mary putting on a "Corn-top Bread" lunch in the Orpheum Theatre N.U.A. room. Seated left to right: Dave Genaro, Lizzy Wilson, Tom Harris, Annie Hart, Josephine Sabel, and Danny Simmons. Standing in the rear is Aunt Mary.
November 22, 1931
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Aunt Mary's Radio Juniors
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Group portrait of WIBA's "Aunt Mary's Radio Juniors" members with Uncle Johnny and Bill. Formerly known as "Radio Juniors." Sponsored by Aunt Mary's Corn Top Bread. Boys and girls from 2 to 15 part...
Orpheum Stars
August 5, 1931
Two Orpheum stars with Mrs. Nina Westbury. They are standing in front of flags.
Band in front of Orpheum Theatre
April 25, 1931
Capitol Times Boys Band in uniform with intruments standing in front of the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street. Marquee says "Our Gang Stars — in Person, Scooter Lowry — Peggy Eames & other acts, an...
Clyde Cook in Costume
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Copy photograph of Actor Clyde Cook in costume, for the RKO Orpheum Theatre, with a signature that reads "Blosey, Chicago."
Chicken "Basket" Lunch
January 6, 1933
Fried chicken "basket" lunch (basket was a 2-pound loaf of bread hollowed out and toasted into which the chicken pieces are placed and then delivered) on a Felly's Restaurant napkin, 814 University...
Orpheum and Capitol Theater Ushers
February 1, 1931
Group portrait of Capitol and Orpheum theater staff and ushers in uniform, standing and sitting around the Capitol Theatre lobby fountain.
