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Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry

Date: 10 26 1945
Description: Justice Marvin B. Rosenberry leaving the stand after delivering the address presenting the Wisconsin Silver Service aboard the USS "Wisconsin".
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Edgewood High School Play Cast

Date: 04 13 1945
Description: Three student actors in a play scene on stage at Edgewood High School.
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Sailor in Comedian Act

Date: 01 17 1944
Description: Navy sailor standing at a microphone performing a comedy act.
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Interior of Madison Theatre

Date: 11 17 1936
Description: Interior view of Madison Theatre, located at 111 Monona Avenue.
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Madison Theatre, Left Side Interior

Date: 11 17 1936
Description: Vertical view of Madison Theatre interior of the left side, 111 Monona Avenue. (Martin Luther King Jr, Boulevard.), Art Deco style.
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Garrick Theatre Interior

Date: 09 21 1934
Description: Garrick Theatre, 115 Monona Avenue. (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.) Interior, side view, of the theater being remodeled.
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Phil La Follette at Progressive Convention

Date: 05 19 1934
Description: Former Governor Philip F. La Follette, the younger son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., calling the roll on the proposal to form a new political party at the...
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William Evjue at Progressive Convention

Date: 05 19 1934
Description: William T. Evjue, editor of The Capital Times, presiding over the Progressive convention, at which the delegates launched a new political party, the Progre...
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Fan Dancer

Date: 09 28 1933
Description: Fan dancer Rosita Carmen performing at the Orpheum Theatre, while offstage she is accompanied by the organist Mac Bridwell.
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Fan Dancer

Date: 09 28 1933
Description: Rosita Carmen, burlesque dancer, performing with feather fans on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre.
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Eastwood Theatre Proscenium Arch

Date: 01 30 1930
Description: View of the Eastwood Theater proscenium arch, grills, orchestra pit, and front few rows of seating, with decorative detail along the side of the auditorium...
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Eastwood Theatre Switchboard

Date: 01 10 1930
Description: Levers, toggles, and indicator lights make up the switchboard on the stage at the Eastwood Theatre. Located at 2090 Atwood Avenue.
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Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

Date: 1968
Description: Wilbur J. Cohen, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, standing at a podium smiling and holding up both hands.
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Mayor Soglin as Honorary Host

Date: 06 27 1990
Description: Mayor Soglin standing at the microphone as Honorary Host of Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra's Concerts on the Square.
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Rock Festival

Date: 04 25 1970
Description: People in front of outdoor stage at the Sound Storm rock festival. U-haul trucks and a crane are in the background.
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Filming "The Cameraman"

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Description: Cinematographers Reggie Lanning and Elgin Lessley sitting and standing on a small platform with two cameras during the filming of Buster Keaton's movie "Th...
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International Designer Fashion Show

Date: 03 23 1979
Description: Two women are posing in the foreground. In the background is a woman modeling clothing while standing on a stage. Caption reads: "FASHION'S OUTLOOK for spr...
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Los Bailarimos Folkloricos de Waukesha

Date: 04 12 1979
Description: Several people in dresses are standing and holding up their skirts while dancing. Caption reads: "A dance group, the Los Bailarimos Folkloricos de Waukesh...
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Alverno College Masquers at Rehearsal

Date: 02 14 1961
Description: Overhead view of a stage. Three women are reclining on the set to the upper left. A man is standing in the lower right, gesturing toward them. Caption read...

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