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Man in Santa Claus Costume

Date: 12 27 1927
Description: A man dressed in a Santa Claus costume is standing and holding a large disk in front of a white backdrop.
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Edgewood High School Presents Medieval Nativity Play

Date: 12 15 1960
Description: Edgewood High School presents a medieval nativity play in the school auditorium. Members of the cast are (lower, L-R) John Rengstorff, shepherd, son of Mr....
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Women Cooking at Pageant

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Description: Two women in hats and dresses are stirring the contents of a cooking pot hanging on a tripod. Caption reads: "Stoughton, Wis. Pageant. Women in native cost...
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Madison YWCA Children's Fine Arts Program

Date: 07 20 1960
Description: Forty girls, ages 8-16, participate in Madison's first consolidated children's fine arts program sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. Ann Hoffman of the Y.W.C.A. staf...
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Madison Neighborhoods 4th of July Celebrations

Date: 07 04 1960
Description: The 4th of July is celebrated in the Maple Bluff neighborhood with a children's parade, including a banner celebrating "Three Signers of the Declaration of...
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Maude Adams

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Description: Seated carte-de-visite portrait of American stage actress Maude Adams. She is resting her arms on the chair back and is holding a mask in her hand. She is ...
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Lakewood Pupils Present Play

Date: 03 04 1959
Description: Eighth grade pupils rehearsing the play "Finders Creepers". Actors are, left to right: Cynthia Clarke, Wade Smith, Dick Harbort, Mike Savidusky and Jamie H...
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Pastor Posing as Judas

Date: 02 12 1959
Description: Rev. Sig Sandrock at Midvale Community Lutheran Church, shown in costume posing as Judas to give a "first person" report. He will also assume the roles of ...
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Live Christmas Creche Scene Held Outdoors at the Midvale Lutheran Church

Date: 12 19 1958
Description: A live outdoor Christmas scene is held at the new Midvale Lutheran Church at 4329 Tokay Boulevard. Live sheep and a burro are used in the creche. The Chris...
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Zor Shrine 25th Anniversary Ceremonial

Date: 11 29 1958
Description: Two Zor clowns, Ray Wheeler (left) and Harley Moore attempt to give an impromptu shave to Shrine Oriental band director, Louis Pitzner, at the Zor Shrine's...
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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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Woman's Club of Madison Vaudeville Show

Date: 11 26 1958
Description: Two participants in the vaudeville show at a meeting of the Woman's Club of Madison admire a poster for one of the acts. They are Marie Oakey and Grace Liv...
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Woman's Club of Madison Vaudeville Show

Date: 11 26 1958
Description: Three lady dancers at the Vaudeville show at a meeting of the Woman's Club of Madison. They are Gladys Homer, Beulah Kosak, and Mary Shattuck.
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Bucky Badger and Friends

Date: 09 08 2019
Description: Bucky Badger mascot with people at Camp Randall.
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Lyndon Johnson Greeted at Airport

Date: 10 30 1964
Description: President Lyndon Johnson accompanied by Governor John Reynolds and Senator Gaylord Nelson is greeted at Mitchell International Airport by girls dressed in ...
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Youngsters Celebrate Halloween at Sunset Village Party

Date: 10 31 1958
Description: The Sunset Village Community Association holds a Halloween party for neighborhood youngsters. Shown enjoying an ice cream bar is James Crone, (4), son of M...
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Youngsters Celebrate Halloween at Sunset Village Party

Date: 10 31 1958
Description: The Sunset Village Community Association holds a Halloween party for neighborhood youngsters. Shown dressed as bunnies are, (L-R): Kathy, Kevin and Cerri H...
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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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Mary Griggs and Dairyman with Brown Swiss Calves

Date: 1957
Description: Mary Griggs dressed in a Swedish costume and the dairyman holding two Brown Swiss calves in the pasture near the shore of Lake Namakagon. The calves have f...
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Mary Burke with Brown Swiss Calves

Date: 1957
Description: Mary Burke, dressed in a green dirndl with white short puffy sleeves and a white apron, is standing in the cow pasture at Forest Lodge holding two Brown Sw...

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