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Woman's Club of Madison Vaudeville Show

Date: 11 26 1958
Description: Three women perform in a comedy sketch during the vaudeville show at a meeting of the Woman's club of Madison. They are Amy Melby, Alma Beyer, and Mrs. Nor...
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Jewish Comedy Act

Date: 11 21 1930
Description: Indoor portrait of two men in hats and tail coats. Taken for Albert Comisky.
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"All's Well That Ends Well" Actors

Date: 10 25 1957
Description: Actors in elaborate costumes for the first Wisconsin Players show of the season, "All's Well That Ends Well." William Dunlop of Milwaukee who plays Bertram...
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Madison Figure Skating Club Winter Party

Date: 01 21 1954
Description: Members of the Madison Figure Skating Club held their annual winter party at the Truax Field Arena. The event was organized on a circus theme. Dorothy Maso...
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Madison Figure Skating Club Winter Party

Date: 01 21 1954
Description: Members of the Madison Figure Skating Club held their annual winter party at the Truax Field Arena. The event was organized on a circus theme. Robert Beck ...
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Madison Figure Skating Club Winter Party

Date: 01 21 1954
Description: Members of the Madison Figure Skating Club held their annual winter party at the Truax Field Arena. The event was organized on a circus theme. Marie McNeil...
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Madison Figure Skating Club Winter Party

Date: 01 21 1954
Description: Members of the Madison Figure Skating Club held their annual winter party at the Truax Field Arena. The event was organized on a circus theme. Gordon Sinyk...
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Opening Night of the 47th Annual Haresfoot Show

Date: 04 26 1954
Description: Arriving at the atrium of the University of Wisconsin Union Theater prior to the performance of the musical comedy, "Wait and See," are Dr. and Mrs. Eugene...
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Opening Night of the 47th Annual Haresfoot Show

Date: 04 26 1954
Description: Showing their tickets in the atrium of the University of Wisconsin Union Theater prior to the performance of the musical comedy, "Wait and See," are univer...
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Opening Night of the 47th Annual Haresfoot Show

Date: 04 26 1954
Description: Visiting in the atrium of University of Wisconsin Union Theater prior to the performance of the musical comedy, "Wait and See," are (left to right): Dave W...
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Opening Night of the 47th Annual Haresfoot Show

Date: 04 26 1954
Description: Visiting in the atrium of University of Wisconsin Union Theater prior to the performance of the musical comedy, "Wait and See," are (left to right): Profes...
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Olsen & Johnson Milking Cows

Date: 04 16 1932
Description: Ole Olson and Chic Johnson milking cows in front of the Orpheum, 216 State Street, promoting their show "Atrocities of 1932" at the Orpheum.
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Buchanan Comedy, Tonight

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Description: Crowd gathered on Main Street to see a poster and hear a band announcing the "Buchanan Comedy, Tonight."
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Mv. Saturnia Farewell Dinner Menu

Date: 03 24 1950
Description: Front cover of a farewell dinner menu from the Italian Line ship Saturnia, with three Commedia dell' Arte characters: Corallina, who wears a black m...
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Mv. Saturnia Farewell Dinner Menu

Date: 03 24 1950
Description: Front cover of a farewell dinner menu from the Italian Line ship Saturnia, with three Commedia dell' Arte characters: Stenterello, who wears a jacke...
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Mv. Saturnia Farewell Dinner Menu

Date: 03 24 1950
Description: Front cover of a farewell dinner menu from the Italian Line ship Saturnia, with two Commedia dell' Arte characters: Tartaglia, a rotund figure who w...
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Westmoreland Community League Dance

Date: 01 27 1956
Description: Mrs. William (Lois) Bjerk of 4110 Winnemac Avenue is co-chairman of a dance, with hats to depict the breadwinner's occupation, to be held at the Club Chant...
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Main Street View

Date: 06 01 1892
Description: View down Main Street featuring crowds of people near the Theatre Comique and other stores and offices.
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Phi Beta's "A Combine of Comedy"

Date: 02 07 1949
Description: Four women in costume, posing in a scene from "Lyristrata"; part of a comedy program, "A Combine of Comedy" produced by Phi Beta in the play circle of the ...
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Phi Beta's "A Combine of Comedy"

Date: 02 07 1949
Description: Committee members creating the guest program for "A Combine of Comedy" produced by Phi Beta. Left to right: Mrs. Gordon (Eleanor) Rowley, 904 Oakland Avenu...

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