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Band in the Country

Date: 1897
Description: Eleven uniformed musicians holding their instruments stand in a semi-circle, with the two drummers seated with their drums. The band consists of 2 trombone...
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Dreyfus Campaigning

Date: 11 02 1978
Description: Campaigning for governor on the back of his "Red Vest Whistle-Stop Special" bus, Lee Sherman Dreyfus shakes hands with a supporter.
Poster

The Bethlehem Boogie Band Concert Poster

Date: 1971
Description: Poster publicizing a concert by The Bethlehem Boogie Band at the Nitty Gritty in Madison, Wisconsin. Features hand-drawn, hand-colored cartoons of the band...
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The Harmonicats

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Description: The Harmonicats were a popular jazz harmonica trio, originally known as the Harmonica Madcats, that was formed in 1944. The original musicians were Murad (...
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Milwaukee Turners Drum Corps

Date: 1898
Description: The ten members of the Drum Corps of the Milwaukee Turners posed in front of a painted backdrop. They are dressed in band uniforms with hats and are holdin...
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Ladies Drum Corps, Milwaukee Turners

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Description: Women members and their Director of the Ladies Drum Corps posed in uniform with their instruments. Text on the bass drum, "Ladies Drum Corps, Turn Verein M...
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Ivory Library

Date: 07 14 1992
Description: Publicity photograph of five band members from Ivory Library, a Madison, Wisconsin rock band. From left to right are Derrick McBride, Dave Batson (standing...
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Waupun State Prison Band

Date: 1898
Description: String band consisting of seven inmates at Waupun State Prison. Three seated men hold guitars, three others hold violins and one standing man holds a cello...
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Band in front of Opera House

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Description: Brass band with eight musicians posed standing on the street in front of the Opera House. At the far right is Carl Pope. Signs advertise "John T. Hinds in ...
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Alma Center Band

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Description: Band posed standing on the steps of a brick building, probably the Alma Center Band in front of the Jackson County Courthouse.
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Panorama of Labor Union 802 of Madison, Wisconsin

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Description: Local Unions 154, 182 and 802 posed in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol. Includes Madison Locals of Brewery Workmen, Carpenters & Joiners, Cigar Makers...
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Concert for Fleet Admiral C.W. Nimitz and Staff

Date: 05 1945
Description: An outdoor concert for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and his staff at CinCPac/CinCPOA Advanced Headquarters on Guam. Admiral Nimitz is 3rd from the right...
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Band Group Portrait

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Description: Studio portrait of band members, posing in their uniforms and with their instruments. Two young boys are sitting in the front of the group. The insignia on...
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50th Chasseur's Band

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Group of band members posing for a commemorative group portrait. Captioned: "The band of the 50th Chasseures at Bowancount."
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Music Band

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Description: Stereograph of a music band in uniform, standing in formation on a lawn. The band major is standing in front with his baton, ornate uniform and tall hat. I...
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Rockford Bagpipe Band at Annual Robert Burns Dinner

Date: 01 29 1956
Description: A man is carrying a tray with two candlesticks and haggis. Three other men are following wearing uniforms, and two men are playing bagpipes. Caption reads:...

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