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Stage Rehearsal
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Four members of the St. James Players rehearsing for their play, "Lo and Behold!" Shown in profile in the foreground looking at a script is the prompter Dorothy Jafferis. Behind her, on stage are Nelda Roemer; Tom Jafferis, who is sitting in a wheelchair; and Richard Roemer.
October 2, 1961
Sroda, Richard
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Beth Israel Sisterhood Membership Tea
August 23, 1961
Phyllis Kaufman (left), Ruth Levey (center), and Mrs. Michael Sherman are shown rehearsing for a play to be presented at the Beth Israel sisterhood membership tea.
Carnival of Music at Blackhawk Country Club
July 15, 1961
Wearing costumes to represent the song "The Sheik of Araby" are, left to right: Philip Wipperman, Mrs. John Larsen (Cross Plains), and Jeanne Wipperman.
Choreographer Rehearsing U.W. Dancers
July 24, 1962
A candid portrait of New York City choreographer William Burdick with a pencil in his hand.
Choir School
January 19, 1963
Michaela Hull strikes a reverent pose during Cherub Choir rehearsal at Bethel Lutheran Church.
Dolphin Club Swim Show
March 21, 1961
A quartet of University of Wisconsin mermaids are splashing through its aquatic paces in a final dress rehearsal for the annual Dolphin Club Swim Show in the pool at Lathrop Hall.
