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Wisconsin Papermill
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An unidentified papermill in northern Wisconsin used as the backdrop for a publicity photo shoot during Congressman David R. Obey's first re-election campaign. Large piles of logs await the pulping process.
1970
Obey, David R.
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Obey and Lilly
1976
Congressman David R. Obey in his congressional office with Legislative Aide Scott Lilly.
Obey and Leadership
July 1970
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey (facing away from the camera) with Democratic leaders John McCormack and Carl Albert. The photograph was taken for a brochure for Obey's first reelection campaign.
Congressman and his Secretary
June 1970
Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey and his secretary in his office in the United States Capitol.
Committee Meeting
1979
Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin leans over to confer with Congressman Tim Wirth during a meeting of the House Budget Committee. Obey's aide Scott Lilly is between them.
Obey Portrait
1970
A casual portrait of Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey taken during the mid-1970s. It must have been a favorite, for it appeared in his campaign literature for several years.
Obey's Educational Tour
April 1990
Congressman David R. Obey observes the "Charlie Program" in action at an elementary school in his district. Obey was a strong supporter of education and educational reform.
