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Governor Philipp and President Taft

Date: 1908
Description: Wisconsin Governor Emmanuel L. Philipp with U.S. President William Howard Taft.
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James O. Davidson

Date: 1906
Description: Quarter-length portrait of James O. Davidson, the 21st Governor of Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin at the World's Fair

Date: 1904
Description: The official Wisconsin delegation photographed at the Wisconsin Exhibit at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904. Seated at the table, (at the right) are Gov...
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La Follette, Sr. Engraving

Date: 1904
Description: An engraved head and shoulders portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., during the period when he was the governor of Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin at the World's Fair

Date: 1904
Description: Seated at the table in front of the Wisconsin Building at the St. Louis World's Fair are Governor Robert M. La Follette, Sr., and Lieutenant Governor James...
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La Follette Campaigning by Train

Date: 1900
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr., on the back of his campaign train which is decorated with a poster for William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt national ticket,...
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Governor Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1904
Description: Formal portrait of Governor Robert M. La Follette, Sr.
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Governor Robert M. La Follette, Sr.

Date: 1900
Description: Portrait of Robert M. La Follette, Sr. when he became governor of Wisconsin. This original of this item is a postcard that was probably used for campaign p...
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Horseback Ride at Governor's Mansion

Date: 1904
Description: Philip F. La Follette on horseback in front of the old Governor's Mansion on Gilman Street, sometime during the years that his father, Robert M. La Follett...
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James O. Davidson

Date: 1907
Description: Oval-framed quarter-length portrait of Governor James O. Davidson, Wisconsin's 21st governor. He is wearing a suit and tie with an upright collar, and a sw...
Postcard

Monument to Wisconsin's First Governor, Nelson Dewey

Date: 1907
Description: A monument to Nelson Dewey featuring a sculpture of him seated on a chair on top of a pedestal. He is holding a pen in his right hand. Caption reads: "Monu...
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O'Neill House Dinner to Robert M. La Follette Sr. Menu

Date: 12 12 1903
Description: One-page menu for a dinner at O'Neill House. Includes an oval black and white quarter-length portrait of Wisconsin governor Robert M. La Follette Sr., with...
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Governors

View a chronological list of Wisconsin governors.
Historical Essay

April 19, 1862: Governor Harvey Drowns!

Read about the Wisconsin governor's tragic death, which occurred while he was helping wounded Civil War soldiers after the Battle of Shiloh.
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La Follette Campaign Train

Date: 1900
Description: Robert M. La Follette, Sr. with a group on his special campaign train. From left to right they are Alfred T. Rogers, La Follette's law partner; Mr. and Mrs...
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James Davidson in an Office

Date: 11 1907
Description: Three men are sitting in an office around a large desk with stacks of books, papers and a telephone. They men are wearing suits, ties and watch fobs, and ...
Map or Atlas

Madison and the Four Lakes Region

Date: 04 1905
Description: Map of the Madison, Wisconsin region showing the four major lakes, starting in the north with Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Waubesa, and Lake Kegonsa. La...
Historical Essay

Peck, George Wilbur (1840-1916)

Brief biography of newspaperman and eventual Governor (1891-1895)
Historical Essay

Salomon, Gov. Edward (1828-1909)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Lawyer, 8th Wisconsin Governor
Learn about the German born man who would become Wisconsin's 8th governor. This article includes links to original documents.
Historical Essay

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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