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George Forrester at Ringling Circus

Date: 1953
Description: Madison Mayor, George Forrester, seated in the front row of the audience at the Ringling Brothers Circus. Clowns entertain the children seated near Forrest...
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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. Arden Taylor...
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Zor Shrine Clowns

Date: 07 11 1954
Description: Group portrait of the Zor Shrine clowns at Madison's Vilas Park Zoo.
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Circus Fans Dinner for Circus Performers

Date: 08 02 1955
Description: Dr. Esther Kurtz greeting famous clown Emmett Kelly and his wife, Elvira, at a dinner sponsored by the Madison Wallenda Tent Chapter of Circus Fans of Amer...
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Fourth of July in Madison

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Joanna Winch, Tony Hanson and Randy Winch were just like hundreds of other city children who love to be in a parade on the Fourth of July.
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We Saw You . . . at Water Follies

Date: 08 1955
Description: Water comedian, Eddie Rose, of the Sam Snyder's Water Follies performing his routine jumping off a high-level diving board during a show at Breese Stevens ...
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Parade at Midwest Shrine Convention

Date: 09 07 1956
Description: Pamella Hattleberg talks with a clown at the Midwest Shrine parade.
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How a Zor Shrine Clown Makes Up His Face

Date: 04 29 1954
Description: Zor Shrine clown, J. Leigh, is painting his eyebrows.
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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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Clown Entertaining Children

Date: 08 01 1951
Description: A clown dressed in western costume entertaining children and youth during the Knights of Columbus and Zor Shrine softball game at Breese Steven's Field.
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Chameleon Club Mardi Gras Party

Date: 02 26 1955
Description: James and Sheila Reul dressed in clown costumes at the "Mardi Gras" dancing party of the Chameleon Club at the Nakoma Country Club.
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How a Zor Shrine Clown Makes Up His Face

Date: 04 29 1954
Description: Zor Shrine clown J. Leigh's finished face with what would be a red nose. Leigh is also in full costume with hat and shirt.
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Zor Shrine Tour of Hawaii

Date: 04 05 1958
Description: Shriner clowns Harley Moore, left, and Ray Wheeler waving goodbye to the Zor Shrine group leaving the Madison airport for a tour of Hawaii.
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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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Annual Knights of Columbus-Zor Shrine Show

Date: 08 02 1950
Description: A group of clowns posing with their small car during the annual Knights of Columbus-Zor Shrine show at Breese Stevens Field.
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Annual Knights of Columbus-Zor Shrine Show

Date: 08 02 1950
Description: Two Knights of Columbus clowns are pretending to take someone's picture during the annual Knights of Columbus-Zor Shrine show at Breese Stevens Field.
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Knights of Columbus vs. Zor Shrine Softball Game

Date: 08 06 1952
Description: Clowns surround Mayor George Forster, sitting the the driver's seat of a car, during the Knights of Columbus Shrine Softball Circus event.
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How a Zor Shrine Clown Makes Up His Face

Date: 04 29 1954
Description: Zor Shrine clown, J. Leigh, is warming up make-up with his hands to make it more pliable before applying it to his face.
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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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Zor Shrine Spring Ceremonial

Date: 05 04 1957
Description: Four Zor Shrine clowns entertain young girl Mary Farmiloe during the annual spring ceremonial at the Masonic Temple. The clowns are (left to right): Tom Ro...

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