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Beautiful Madison, Inc.

Date: 08 30 1956
Description: Three members of Beautiful Madison, Inc. give a letter to Mayor Ivan Nestingen (seated at desk) requesting a city ordinance against littering in Madison st...
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Young Fred Dennett

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Description: Studio portrait of young Fred Dennett with his chin resting on his hand, taken in the late 1860's.
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Lyall T. Beggs

Date: 03 02 1949
Description: Lyall T. Beggs, former legislator from Madison and presently national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, at the speaker's rostrum in the state asse...
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Assembly Chamber

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Description: Session in the Assembly Chamber in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Manuscript

Autographs of Legislators

Date: 1861
Description: A page of autographs of the members of the 1861 Wisconsin Legislature.
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Governor Rennebohm Signing a Bill

Date: 07 08 1949
Description: Governor Rennebohm signing a bill with eight men witnessing.
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Governor Rennebohm Signing a Bill

Date: 07 08 1949
Description: Governor Rennebohm signing a bill with six men witnessing.
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State Assembly Audience

Date: 1947
Description: Audience at a session of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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Assembly and Conservation Commission Meeting

Date: 1947
Description: A Wisconsin State Assembly committee confers with members of the State Conservation Commission.
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Governor Renebohm Signing Proclamation for National Home Week

Date: 08 15 1950
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm, seated, signs a proclamation that officially opens National Home Week in Wisconsin. With him at the signing, standing left to rig...
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Charles McCarthy and Legislative Reference Library Staff

Date: 08 08 1906
Description: Dr. Charles R. McCarthy and staff at the Legislative Reference Library.
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Lyall T. Beggs

Date: 03 02 1949
Description: Lyall T. Beggs, former legislator from Madison and presently national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, being escorted to the speaker's rostrum in...
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Centennial Reception of the Wisconsin Legislature

Date: 02 14 1876
Description: Menu for the Centennial Reception of the Wisconsin Legislature in the Agricultural Rooms of the State Capitol, printed in a range of typefaces.
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Wisconsin Chapter 115 Signing

Date: 08 1973
Description: Governor Pat Lucey visiting with children in the Governor's Office after signing Chapter 115 ensuring public education for children with disabilities.
Print

Cartoon of Bill Passed

Date: 09 31 1961
Description: A cartoon of a passed bill leaving Assembly holding a sign that reads, "Look Ma, No Veto!".
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Gov. Wallace Given Good Reception Here

Date: 04 03 1964
Description: Alabama governor George Wallace shaking hands with members of the Madison Exchange club. They invited Wallace to give a speech at the Cuba Club restaurant ...
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Brotherhood Week Proclamation

Date: 02 07 1950
Description: Wisconsin Governor Oscar Rennebohm signing a proclamation officially announcing the observance of Nation Brotherhood Week. With him is Wisconsin Supreme Co...
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Governor La Follette Signing Bill

Date: 06 12 1931
Description: Governor La Follette signing old age pension bill.
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Wisconsin State Senate

Date: 1911
Description: The Wisconsin State Senate in the Senate Chamber of the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Governor Lucey Signs Chapter 115

Date: 08 1973
Description: Governor Pat Lucey signing Chapter 115 ensuring public education for children with disabilities as parents, children and others look on. Midge Miller stand...

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