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Channel 10 Auction
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The set of the fundraising auction of Channel 10, Milwaukee's public television station. Senator William Proxmire is standing to the left of the closed B Board and Congressman Henry S. Reuss is standing to its right.
April 27, 1976
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Senator William Proxmire on the set of the CBS news program, "Face the Nation."
Senator Proxmire Greets Constituents
1970
Senator William Proxmire shakes hands with a young constituent at the Wisconsin State Fair. For many years Proxmire's appearance was an institution at the fair.
Senator Proxmire and Senator Mansfield
Senator William Proxmire of Wisconsin, and Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana, on the set of the Senate Recording Studio in Washington, D.C. From his first years in the Senate, Proxmire made good us...
Proxmire Parade
Senator William Proxmire waves to the crowd from an open antique automobile during a parade in downtown Milwaukee.
Senator Proxmire and Constituents
July 1969
Senator William Proxmire hands his cards to constituents outside a Milwaukee grocery store.
