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World's Largest Insurance Policy
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Three men next to a large poster with the words: "World's Largest Insurance Policy issued to Milwaukee Braves on behalf of Citizens of Wisconsin. Vernon Thomson, Governor. Paul J. Rogan, Insurance Commissioner. Issued by Wisconsin Association of Insurance Agents."
July 18, 1958
Stein, Edwin
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Woman's Club of Madison Vaudeville Show
November 26, 1958
Two participants in the vaudeville show at a meeting of the Woman's Club of Madison admire a poster for one of the acts. They are Marie Oakey and Grace Livesey.
Governor Elect Gaylord Nelson Portrait
November 5, 1958
Portrait of Governor Elect Gaylord Nelson taken in the family's home at 5627 Crestwood Place in Madison prior to moving into the Governor's Mansion in Maple Bluff.
Construction Division Campaign for United Way
September 3, 1958
Group portrait of five men who will conduct the United Giver's construction division drive. Left to right: Nick Schmitz, Philip Dickert, Ralph Vogel, William Marling and Lloyd Severn. They are hold...
Maurice Reese and Gov. Vernon Thomson
May 30, 1958
Maurice Reese, left and Gov. Vernon Thomson standing outdoors. Reese is division manager for the Federal Life Insurance Company, and has announced that he is a candidate for the Republican nominati...
Edwin Stein, Wisconsin State Journal Photographer
December 10, 1958
Edwin Stein, Wisconsin State Journal photographer, takes a photograph of himself in a mirror.
Governor-Elect Gaylord Nelson Holding Son Gaylord, Jr.
November 5, 1958
Governor-Elect Gaylord Nelson holding his son Gaylord, Jr (Happy) (5) in the family home at 5627 Crestwood Place. The photograph was taken prior to the Nelson family moving into the Governor's Mans...
