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Jimmy Cliff

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Description: Jimmy Cliff jumping up during a performance at the Orpheum Theater.
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Orpheum Theater Under Construction

Date: 09 04 1926
Description: Orpheum Theater construction, 216 State Street, from the interior roof looking down toward the stage.
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Halloween Party at the Orpheum

Date: 10 31 1930
Description: View from the stage of a full audience of costumed Halloween party-goers in the auditorium at the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street.
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Orchestra on Stage

Date: 12 26 1930
Description: Combined RKO and Ross-Hobbs Century Serenaders orchestras on stage at the RKO Orpheum.
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Fan Dancer

Date: 09 28 1933
Description: Rosita Carmen, burlesque dancer, performing with feather fans on the stage of the Orpheum Theatre.
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Orchestra on Stage

Date: 12 26 1930
Description: Elevated view of the combined RKO and Ross-Hobbs Century Serenaders orchestras with director performing at the RKO Orpheum theater.
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Singing Cadets

Date: 08 30 1930
Description: Elevated view of Floyd's Singing Cadets on stage. The cadets and leader are at the Orpheum theater.
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Fan Dancer

Date: 09 28 1933
Description: Fan dancer Rosita Carmen performing at the Orpheum Theatre, while offstage she is accompanied by the organist Mac Bridwell.
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Auction for Kiddie Camp

Date: 07 08 1931
Description: View from balcony of an auction for Kiddie Camp at the Orpheum theatre, with an automobile on the stage.
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Capitol Times Boys Band

Date: 04 25 1931
Description: Elevated view of the Capitol Times Boys Band in uniform, with instruments, on stage at the Orpheum Theatre.
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Cadet Singers

Date: 08 29 1930
Description: Floyd's Cadets (singers), a vaudeville act, in military uniforms standing in a "V" formation with hands on hips on stage at Orpheum Theatre. "First use of ...
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Orchestra on Stage

Date: 12 26 1930
Description: Elevated view of the combined RKO and Ross-Hobbs Century Serenaders orchestras and director on stage at the RKO Orpheum theater, with three women performer...
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Cadet Singers

Date: 08 29 1930
Description: Floyd's Cadets (singers), a vaudeville act, in military uniforms standing in a line at the front of the stage at the Orpheum Theatre. "First use of photo f...
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Roundy Coughlin on the Orpheum Theatre Stage

Date: 05 27 1939
Description: Roundy Coughlin in a police uniform, standing in front of a motorcycle and a life-sized poster of four movie stars on a tandem bicycle. This event occurred...
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Cadet Singers at Orpheum Theater

Date: 08 30 1930
Description: Elevated view of Floyd's Singing Cadets. The cadets and leader on standing on the stage.
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Singing Cadets at Orpheum Theater

Date: 08 30 1930
Description: Elevated view of Floyd's Singing Cadets. The cadets and leader are on stage in front of the theater curtain.
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Fanchon & Marco Girls with University of Wisconsin Cheerleaders

Date: 11 03 1932
Description: Fanchon & Marco girls, graduates of Carla Tormey School of Dance, Milwaukee, rehearsing a Homecoming show with University of Wisconsin cheerleaders, Joe St...
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"Rhapsody of Recipes" Cooking School

Date: 05 21 1957
Description: Ruth Hogan, a home economist with the National Livestock and Meat Board prepares a dish during a demonstration at the three-day "Rhapsody of Recipes" Cooki...

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