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Henry Reuss Campaign Photograph

Date: 1952
Description: Reuss on his front porch. Photograph was to be used for campaign literature. Reuss had just returned from government service in Europe post World War II.
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Henry Reuss Campaign Picture

Date: 1952
Description: A campaign picture of Democrat Henry and Marge Reuss with family and pet dog on front porch. Taken for Ruess' Run for Mayor after his service in Europe.
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Senator Nelson and Constituents

Date: 1974
Description: Senator Gaylord Nelson chats with Wisconsin constituents at a political event.
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William Proxmire's Victory

Date: 08 27 1957
Description: William Proxmire, his wife, Ellen (to Proxmire's right), and his supporters celebrate his victory in the special election to fill the Senate seat vacated u...
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Honorable John W. Reynolds

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Description: Head and shoulders portrait of John W. Reynolds, Chief Judge of the U. S. District Court.
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Zeidler Clippings

Date: 1938
Description: A collection of clippings related to Carl Zeidler and his mayoral campaign, run by Harold Gauer and Robert Bloch.
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Vel Phillips Taking Notes

Date: 03 1986
Description: Vel Phillips taking notes at the congregation of Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun.
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Jones Island Storefront

Date: 10 28 1938
Description: Signs for Kingsbury Beer and politicians are in the window of a storefront.
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Walter Mondale

Date: 10 24 1984
Description: Walter Mondale campaigns for president in 1984 during his failed run against Ronald Reagan.
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Carl Zeidler Addressing Crowd

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Description: Milwaukee Democratic mayoral candidate (and future mayor) Carl Zeidler speaking to an audience using a microphone.
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Warren Knowles Holding Newspaper

Date: 11 04 1964
Description: A smiling Warren Knowles displays a newspaper with the headline "Johnson Landslide! Reynolds Re-elected". Reynolds was Knowles' political opponent.
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Senator Proxmire and Constituents

Date: 07 1969
Description: Senator William Proxmire hands his cards to constituents outside a Milwaukee grocery store.
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Vance and Nelson

Date: 07 1979
Description: Seated at the head table Senator Gaylord Nelson chats with Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. Vance was in Milwaukee to give a speech.
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John J. Esch

Date: 12 29 1915
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of John J. Esch, La Crosse attorney and congressman.
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Proxmire Parade

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Description: Senator William Proxmire waves to the crowd from an open antique automobile during a parade in downtown Milwaukee.
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Gaylord Nelson Campaigning at Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 08 20 1958
Description: Gaylord Nelson campaigning at the Wisconsin State Fair.
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Harold Stassen for President

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Description: Republican Harold Stassen giving a speech on a stage in Milwaukee during his campaign for the Republican nomination.
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Senator Proxmire and Constituents

Date: 1970
Description: Senator William Proxmire shakes hands with constituents at the Wisconsin State Fair while eating an ear of corn.
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Joe McCarthy and Admirers

Date: 12 11 1951
Description: Senator Joseph R. McCarthy greets admirers at a Republican Party dinner that honored him.
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Bloch and Gauer with Zeidler

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Description: Harold Gauer, Carl Zeidler, Robert Bloch, and unidentified man (possibly Max Pollack). Both Gauer and Bloch are posing humorously in costumes.

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