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Circus Performers

Date: 1935
Description: Circus performer Harriet Hodgini, sits on the gate of a truck helping Otto Griebling, a circus clown, apply his makeup.
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Clown in the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus

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Description: A clown in the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus standing outside a tent near a wagon, with his left hand holding onto a tent rope. He is wearing a beret-style hat,...
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Norris & Rowe Circus Personnel

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Description: A group portrait of Norris & Rowe circus performers outside a tent at winter quarters, including clowns, riders, and high wire performers.
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Man and Dog and Post Office

Date: 1897
Description: Post office with man and dog. This was the Louisville Post Office, west of Downsville in the town of Dunn.
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Refugees on their Way to the United States

Date: 1947
Description: Refugees on their way to Bremerhaven, Germany to sail to the United States. The man in the center is Max Neumann, director of HIAS in Germany. On the left ...
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Sherilyn Fenn at Old World Wisconsin

Date: 1990
Description: Actress Sherilyn Fenn being made up for her role as Billie Freschette during the filming for "Dillinger," a made-for-TV movie filmed at Old World Wisconsin...
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Fourth of July ESBMA Parade

Date: 07 04 1952
Description: A clown in the Fourth of July parade sponsored by the East Side Business Men's Association (ESBMA) helps a young girl open her package of candy. The girl i...
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Kiefer Barn

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Description: Leo and Nancy Kiefer, along with children, Ann and Julieanne, live at W1053 Allen Road (Section 27). Nancy's father, Harley Sellnow, and grandfather, Wm Se...
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Lichtenberg Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: Roy and Sandy Lichtenberg have lived in a house across Hwy 28-67 for 39 years.
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Knights of Columbus vs. Zor Shrine Softball Circus

Date: 08 06 1952
Description: A youngster "sneaking in" to see the Knights of Columbus Shrine Softball Circus. A clowning police officer greets him and makes his "admittance" good.
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Arrested Woman in Car in Iron County

Date: 08 04 1942
Description: View of a woman as she was loaded into the agent's car after a raid at Rae's Blackhawk Bar. She is hiding her face in her coat.
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Parade at Midwest Shrine Convention

Date: 09 07 1956
Description: Children watch a clown with a snake at the parade during the Midwest Shrine Convention.
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Erich von Stroheim Publicity Still for "The North Star"

Date: 1943
Description: At left, the make-up artist, probably Robert Stephanoff, watches as Erich von Stroheim pinches his right cheek and examines his make-up in a hand mirror. V...
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Zor Shrine Clowns

Date: 07 1954
Description: Group portrait of clowns standing beside and on a car decorated with the Zor Shriners logo. On the front of the car a large horn labeled "Zor Shrine" is mo...
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Avery E. Marshall Building Dedication

Date: 05 02 1998
Description: Group portrait of the ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony for the Avery E. Marshall Building, part of the Richland County Fairgrounds. Present are Sheryl Al...
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Model and Painted Horse

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Description: A female model is standing next to a horse painted with polka dots. The reverse side of the horse (unseen) is painted with stripes. Three men, one of them ...
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Photographer Near Railroad Crossing

Date: 1940
Description: A photographer is walking near railroad tracks at a railroad crossing, with an automobile at the crossing in the background on the right. The photographer ...
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Eddie Cantor

Date: 08 03 1946
Description: Eddie Cantor, in blackface, on stage at Centurama Evening Performance. In the background men and women are sitting at a long table in front of a large ima...
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Political Poster Against Deportation

Date: 08 05 2016
Description: A man posing standing outdoors with his protest sign. He is wearing white, black, and red face paint. His sign reads: "Don't Deport Mexicans, Deadpool Need...
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Clown at Circus World Museum

Date: 1968
Description: A man dressed as a clown is standing next to a young boy at Circus World Museum. The boy is sitting on the side of a circus wagon.

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