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Mayor Law and Chic Sale
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Mayor James R. Law presenting the keys of the city to Chic Sale, former Dane County land owner and character impersonator performing at the Orpheum Theater, on the steps of city hall with Hugh Glannery, Orpheum theater manager, looking on.
July 20, 1933
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Fan Dancer
September 28, 1933
Rosita Carmen, burlesque dancer, performing with feather fans on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre.
Fan Dancer
September 28, 1933
Fan dancer Rosita Carmen performing at the Orpheum Theatre, while offstage she is accompanied by the organist Mac Bridwell.
Orpheum Theater
August 6, 1933
"Gold Diggers of 1933" on Orpheum Theater marquee, 216 State Street. The entrance to Weber's Restaurant is on the left side of the theater.
Man Playing Kimball Theatre Organ
April 5, 1927
Man playing Kimball organ at the Orpheum Theatre.
New Ford Car with Six Lido Ladies
March 31, 1932
Six Lido Ladies, an act performing at the Orpheum Theatre, posing with a new Ford V8 car in the lobby of the Orpheum Theatre with a crowd looking on.
Orchestra on Stage
December 26, 1930
Elevated view of the combined RKO and Ross-Hobbs Century Serenaders orchestras with director performing at the RKO Orpheum theater.
