The Varsity Theatre’s staff Christmas photo, November 26, 1948. The theater was located at 143 North 13th Street.
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Above we see the handsome staff of the Varsity Theatre wishing Lincoln residents a Happy Holidays. Below we see children braving the snow for ice cream sandwiches and a free Christmas showing at the Husker Theater. Movies advertised at the time include "My Dear Secretary" and "Jinx Money."
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A group of children in front of the Husker Theater, located at 1444 O Street, on Christmas Eve, 1948.
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