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Governor Lucey Signing University Merger Bill

Date: 07 03 1974
Description: Governor Patrick J. Lucey signing the Bill merging the University of Wisconsin and the state university system, with several onlookers surrounding him. The...
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One Millionth Telephone in Wisconsin Installed

Date: 11 15 1957
Description: The original caption states: "the Wisconsin Telephone Co.'s one-millionth telephone now in service was presented to Gov. Vernon W. Thomson by Charles E. Wa...
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Governor Rennebohm at a Meeting

Date: 1948
Description: Governor Oscar Rennebohm, on the right, gesturing for emphasis, while meeting with a small group. Rennebohm, the founder and CEO of Rennebohm Drug Stores, ...
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Governor Signing Bill

Date: 05 15 1945
Description: Governor Goodland signing a bill (probably, Ch 131, Laws of 1945 relaxing the state's food sanitation law and easing animal slaughter on family farms) with...
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Governor Goodland

Date: 01 02 1946
Description: Governor Goodland and another man (Crossman?) in the governor's office looking at pictures used in the January 5th issue of "Saturday Evening Post" article...
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World Jewish Child's Day

Date: 03 31 1954
Description: Two representatives of Hadassah present Governor Walter Kohler with a plaque of pressed flowers in commemoration of World Jewish Child's Day.
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Governor Heil Signing Bill

Date: 05 03 1939
Description: Governor Julius P. Heil sitting at his desk signing a bill, with four men standing and looking on.
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Lord and Lady Halifax Visit

Date: 12 01 1944
Description: Lady Halifax conversing with Chief Justice Rosenberry while dining. Governor Walter Goodland is on right.
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Dreyfus Inaugural Address

Date: 01 03 1979
Description: After being sworn in, Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus delivers his inaugural address. Second from the right is the former acting governor, Martin Schreiber, w...
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Governor Nelson Dewey

Date: 1848
Description: Half plate daguerreotype of Nelson Dewey (1813-1889). Waist -up, facing forward, wearing suit and with right arm resting on a surface. Dewey was Governor o...
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Campaign for Vice President

Date: 09 26 1980
Description: Former Wisconsin Governor Patrick J. Lucey, together with Mrs. Lucey, campaigning for vice president on John Anderson's National Unity ticket. They are bot...
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Campaign for Vice President

Date: 10 07 1980
Description: During his campaign for the vice presidency on John Anderson's National Unity ticket, former Wisconsin Governor Patrick J. Lucey greeted residents at the S...
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Governor Philip F. La Follette Signing Bill

Date: 05 20 1937
Description: Governor Philip F. La Follette signing a bill in the Governor's office with onlookers.
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Mayor Law Buying V.F.W. Poppy

Date: 05 10 1933
Description: Mayor James R. Law buying V.F.W. poppy from Miss Jane Elizabeth Ward.
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Mr. Katz Presenting Governor La Follette with Movie Pass

Date: 02 09 1931
Description: Mr. Katz presenting Governor Phillip La Follette with a Warner Bros. movie pass.
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Philip La Follette Reading a Telegram

Date: 11 05 1930
Description: Governor elect Philip La Follette standing and reading a telegram at La Follette headquarters.
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Emanuel L. Philipp

Date: 1910
Description: Quarter-length studio portrait of Emanuel L. Philipp, Milwaukee builder.
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Governor Vernon W. Thomson Proclaims National Want Ad Week in Wisconsin

Date: 03 12 1958
Description: Governor Vernon W. Thomson proclaims National Want Ad Week in Wisconsin. The week is sponsored by The Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Manag...
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Governor Walter J. Kohler Jr. Signs a Law

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Description: Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr., sits at his desk signing a document. Four men stand behind him, all wearing suits. The Wisconsin state flag hangs on the wa...
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Portrait of Gov. Knowles and Unidentified People

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Description: Portrait of Gov. Knowles sitting at his desk in the Wisconsin State Capitol signing a piece of paper. Behind him is standing a young woman wearing a dress ...

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