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Father Groppi Demonstration in Assembly Chamber

Date: 1969
Description: A welfare demonstration led by Father James Groppi (center) in the Wisconsin Assembly chambers.
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Father Groppi Speaking in Assembly Chamber

Date: 1969
Description: Father James Groppi speaking at a demonstration at the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chamber protesting welfare cuts. Father Groppi is seated on the lef...
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Governor Philip F. La Follette

Date: 11 24 1931
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette delivers a special message on welfare relief to a special session of the legislature in the assembly chamber of the Wisconsi...
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Dane County Poorhouse

Date: 1907
Description: Exterior view of the Dane County Poorhouse.
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Wisconsin Turns Its Back on the Soup Kitchen

Date: 02 1932
Description: Engraving by Charles Silver to mark the passage of Wisconsin's Unemployment Compensation Law, the first in the nation.
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Hunger Task Force Delivery

Date: 2009
Description: Group of people line up for Hunger Task Force delivery.
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Joseph Mitchell Speaks on Curtailing Welfare Program

Date: 11 17 1961
Description: Newburgh, N.Y. City Manager Joseph Mitchell, pictured here, gave a talk to University of Wisconsin Conservation Club about reducing federal and state welfa...

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