Encyclopedia Dubuque
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DUBUQUE GIRLS NOVELTY ORCHESTRA
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DUBUQUE GIRLS NOVELTY ORCHESTRA. The musical group was formed in 1923 to perform at local conventions and dances. The orchestra went on to perform at state fairs and WGN radio where they were featured as the only all-woman orchestra in the Tri-State region. Many of the members moved on to play in New York vaudeville shows.