Title: Pictorial Record of the 6th Annual V.J. Day Celebration
Inclusive Dates: 1951

Creator:

• Burmek Theatrical Productions

Call Number: Milwaukee Historic Photo Collection 14

Quantity: 0.5 cubic ft. (1 box)

Repository:

Milwaukee Public Library, Frank P. Zeidler Room

Archival Location:

Milwaukee Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

From the album's title page: "A pictorial record of the 1951 VJ Day Celebration at the Washington Park Band Shell, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 12, 1951, sponsored by The Allied Veterans Council, produced by Burmek Theatrical Productions".

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Language: English

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The VJ Day Celebration was an annual affair for many years. In 1951, it was the sixth annual celebration of the Allied victory over Japan to end World War II. This particular celebration took place on August 12, 1951 and ran from 2pm until 5:30pm. The festivities included more than 100 performers. By the Milwaukee Journal’s count, 11,000 people attended the celebration. It was sponsored by The Allied Veterans Council and produced by Burmek Theatrical Productions.

This single photograph album contains 42 black and white 8” x 10” photographs. These photos depict the festivities of the 1951 VJ Day Celebration at the Blatz Music Temple in Milwaukee’s Washington Park. The photos depict mainly the entertainment portion of the celebration, though photos of the crowd and the opening and closing ceremonies are present as well. Also included in the album are five newspaper clippings about the show. The clippings are from the Milwaukee Journal and the Milwaukee Sentinel.

The album is in original order.

Pictorial Record of the 6th Annual V.J. Day Celebration, 1951, Collection 14. Milwaukee Historic Photo Archives, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

No acquisition information is currently available. Materials were accessioned as a Historic Photo Collection.

Processing Information

Processed by Jackie Radtke, Photo Librarian, 1999. Additional processing by Rose Fortier, Historic Photo Librarian, June 2010.

Box   1 Page   1	Title page, 1951
Box   1 Page   2	Milwaukee Journal Green Sheet clipping, 1951
Box   1 Page   3-4	Albert J. Obenberger welcomes the people to Washington Park Band Shell, 1951
Box   1 Page   5	Laurence J. Timmerman welcomes the VJ Day guests on behalf of the country, 1951
Box   1 Page   6	Audience stands at attention as colors are brought forward, 1951
Box   1 Page   7	Robert W. Schroeder, president of the Allied Veterans Council, 1951
Box   1 Page   8	Mayor Frank P. Zeidler dedicates the celebration, 1951
Box   1 Page   9	Major Robert N. Smith, U.S. Air Force, 1951
Box   1 Page   10	Albert J. Obenberger and “C” Clifford Burns, master of ceremonies for the entertainment program, 1951
Box   1 Page   11	Madelyn Wallace Girls open show with Broadway dance number, 1951
Box   1 Page   12-15	Machino Troupe, European tumbling artists, 1951
Box   1 Page   16	Freddy Wolthing, juggling unicyclist from London, England, 1951
Box   1 Page   17	Lillian Brooks [photo missing], 1951
Box   1 Page   18	Lillian Brooks, 1951
Box   1 Page   19-20	Libonatti Trio, xylophone players, 1951
Box   1 Page   21-22	Kurto Trio, European balancers, 1951
Box   1 Page   23-24	Al “Daredevil” Dalt from California, 1951
Box   1 Page   25	Milwaukee’s own Company Singers, 1951
Box   1 Page   26-27	Three Milos, high wire act, 1951
Box   1 Page   28	Captain Ferguson’s Dog and Pony Circus, 1951
Box   1 Page   29-31	Dagmar and her comedy horse, 1951
Box   1 Page   32	Madelyn Wallace Girls, mid-point routine, 1951
Box   1 Page   33	Rochelle and Beebe, 1951
Box   1 Page   34	The Jeffreys, trapeze artists, 1951
Box   1 Page   35	Marcus Troupe, European balancing act, 1951
Box   1 Page   36	The Orantos, European thrill act, 1951
Box   1 Page   37	Fine White Guards from New York City, 1951
Box   1 Page   38-39	Three Milos, 1951
Box   1 Page   40	Madelyn Wallace Girls, finale, 1951
Box   1 Page   41	Grand finale with Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard represented, 1951
Box   1 Page   42	Colorful Catholic War Veterans line-up for national anthem, 1951
Box   1 Page   43	Show closes while all on stage to sing the national anthem, 1951
Box   1 Page   44	Crowd leaves the production, 1951
Box   1 Page   45	[blank], 1951
Box   1 Page   46-48	Newspaper clippings, 1951