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Doctor of Laffs

Date: 09 27 1930
Description: Man in a tophat, suit, and cape holding a doctor's bag. His hat reads: "Doctor of Laffs."
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Batman Leaps from International Scout Pickup

Date: 1966
Description: Man dressed in costume as Batman is leaping from the back of an International Scout pickup as part of a promotion for the Norwalk Theatre. The Scout is par...
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Bloch with Baseball Mitt

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Description: A shirtless Robert Bloch is posed sitting puffing out his cheeks. He is wearing a baseball cap, a baseball mitt, and eyeglasses with covered lenses.
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Schulz Barn — Exterior

Date: 2004
Description: This barn is at N9361 North Pole Rd (Section 11). Everett and Gloria Schulz have lived here since 1974. Everett is a horse lover — showing off Ginger and L...
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Schulz Barn — Alternate View

Date: 2004
Description: Everett Schulz is involved with Civil War Reenactors. He is dressed in the garb of units they represent — the 4th Kentucky and the 1st Alabama.
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Actors and Director John Ford

Date: 1956
Description: Director John Ford (in glasses and a hat) on the set of the film "The Searchers," with actors including John Wayne (left) and Doris del Rio. Behind them st...
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Walter Wanger

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Description: Walter Wanger gets his hand stamped by a prison guard. He is wearing a suit and sunglasses and holds a binder.
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Mapleleaf Parade

Date: 09 2013
Description: Oktoberfest frolickers on parade during the Mapleleaf Parade on 2nd Street. Carie Ann (Schlichenmeyer) Finch and man in the foreground are wearing ethnic c...
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University of Wisconsin's 111th Commencement

Date: 06 08 1964
Description: Low angle close up shot of four smiling striding women carrying their graduation diplomas. They are wearing graduation hats and gowns and high heeled shoes...
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The Blues Brothers

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Description: Outdoor portrait of John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd as Jake and Elwood Blues from the film The Blues Brothers. They are both wearing dark sunglasses. B...
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Street Fair

Date: 09 2013
Description: People walking on the street, some wearing costumes, at the Willy Street Fair. Behind them are booths along the curb.
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Edgerton Lions Club

Date: 05 14 1976
Description: A person costumed in a Lion suit is riding a motorcycle as part of the Edgerton Lions Club. Onlookers are sitting along the side of the road and in parked ...
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Protester in a Squirrel Costume

Date: 03 29 2016
Description: Two men hold up protest signs, both reading "Trump deez [sic] nuts!" The man on the right wears a full body squirrel costume and holds a pair of cloth acor...
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CapitolAires

Date: 06 26 1979
Description: Members of the CapitolAires, an all-female drum and bugle corps, either before or after a performance. Kim Zimmerman, center, is looking at the camera. Dru...
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Summer Show

Date: 07 07 1989
Description: View of a stage rehearsal. A man is standing and pointing at a man who is lying on the stage. A woman is grabbing the standing man's arm. Caption reads: "S...
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A Costume Carnival

Date: 04 06 1989
Description: A boy in a costume is posing with his arms crossed wih his hands on his knees. Caption reads: "A costume carnival Pupils at Maple Dale Elementary S...

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